Senior Advisor, Public Markets Solutions

Job summary

The Senior Advisor will define and implement the strategic digital vision for Public Markets Solutions while ensuring alignment with organizational business priorities. They will lead cross-functional initiatives, resolve complex problems, and provide guidance to team members to ensure sustainable solution delivery.

Job details

ABOUT US We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$320.6 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2026. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP Investments, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before. ABOUT THE TEAM Public Markets Solutions partners with Public Markets investment teams to design, evolve and support scalable digital, data and analytical capabilities across the investment lifecycle. The team connects investment priorities with technology delivery, working collaboratively with business, data, technology and operational partners to translate strategic needs into practical, sustainable solutions aligned with the organization’s operating model and enterprise direction. ABOUT YOUR ROLE As a Senior Advisor, Public Markets Solutions, you’ll: Contribute, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, to defining the strategic and digital vision for Public Markets Solutions and actively participate in its implementation Ensure that Public Markets solutions, initiatives and recommendations are aligned with the organization’s vision, business priorities and operating model Advise partners and advocate for opportunities that address the constantly evolving needs of Public Markets by leading opportunity assessments and influencing cross-functional recommendations Mobilize the appropriate stakeholders and orchestrate the resolution of complex, high-impact and cross-functional problems by recommending practical and sustainable solutions Ensure that the planning of Public Markets initiatives and solutions is integrated with the overall business plan and contribute to maintaining and evolving long-term strategies Monitor industry innovations, market practices, technologies and solution capabilities to provide recommendations that enable services and solutions to evolve in line with business needs Provide guidance and coaching to team members in the definition and implementation of solutions while contributing to knowledge sharing and overall team effectiveness WHAT YOU’LL NEED Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in investment technology, business and systems analysis, digital solutions, financial analytics or a comparable role in asset management or financial services Strong knowledge of Public Markets investment processes, financial instruments and the digital, data and analytical capabilities used by investment professionals Demonstrated experience leading complex business assessments and cross-functional initiatives from opportunity definition through solution delivery and adoption Experience with investment management and analytics platforms, including Bloomberg solutions; working knowledge of data and business intelligence technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server and Power BI is an asset Demonstrated ability to influence decisions, build consensus and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels Strong strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, judgment, communication and presentation skills, supported by a rigorous approach to analysis and documentation Ability to plan and coordinate multiple interconnected initiatives, anticipate dependencies and guide teams through ambiguity and changing priorities CFA, FRM, CIPM or another relevant professional designation is considered an asset. Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa) We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to: Investment in career development Comprehensive group insurance plans Competitive pension plans Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off A hybrid work model that includes four in-office days, Monday through Thursday The opportunity to work temporarily from another location in accordance with the applicable policy *Benefits package may vary based on your employee type. At PSP Investments, we aim to provide a workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Visit us on www.investpsp.com/en/ Follow us on LinkedIn #LI-AO1

What you’ll do

The Senior Advisor will define and implement the strategic digital vision for Public Markets Solutions while ensuring alignment with organizational business priorities. They will lead cross-functional initiatives, resolve complex problems, and provide guidance to team members to ensure sustainable solution delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least eight years of experience in investment technology or financial analytics. Strong knowledge of public market investment processes and proficiency in data and business intelligence tools are essential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group insurance plans • Competitive pension plans • Virtual healthcare services • Wellness programs • Gender-inclusive paid family leave • Family-building support • Vacation days • Career development

Listed skills

• Power BI · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Business analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Investment technology
• Business analysis
• Systems analysis
• Digital solutions
• Financial analytics
• Public markets
• Strategic planning
• Stakeholder management
• Data analysis
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Power BI
• Bloomberg solutions
• Project management
• Financial instruments
• Coaching
• Influencing Skills
• Virtual Health
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Advocacy
• Financial Analytics
• Planning
• Asset Management
• Business Intelligence
• Business Administration
• Business Planning
• Investments
• Chartered Financial Analyst
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Digital Data
• English Language
• Finance
• Financial Services
• Financial Instrument
• French Language
• Investment Management
• Leadership
• Scalability
• Systems Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft SQL Servers
• Presentations
• Business Strategies
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Effectiveness
• Solution Delivery
• Business Priorities
• Menopause

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Solution Advisor
• Digital Marketing Analyst
• Advertising and Marketing Professionals
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists