Associate, Private Equity

Inside the Program

Understand how the rotation and mentorship will run.

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025.

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 YOUR ROLE

As an Associate, Private Equity you’ll: 

Perform preliminary analysis of potential investment opportunities – company and market research, financial and valuation analysis, meetings with prospective partners and advisors, industry expert interviews, etc

Assist in due diligence – support the team across the various due diligence workstreams on live transactions, helping to assess key investment merits and risks (including commercial, financial, tax, structuring, ESG and other workstreams)

Build and/or review financial models, including extensive business plan and LBO analysis

Prepare and present investment recommendation memorandums and other internal/external materials

Contribute to post-investment monitoring activities and interact with portfolio companies’ management teams

Role entails business travel, largely across Europe and on occasion globally

WHAT YOU’LL NEED Excellent academic credentials: a business, economics or scientific degree is preferred, but other degrees will also be considered

Three (3) to four (4) years of experience within an investment banking (Leverage Finance/M&A), consulting, or direct investment environment, with relevant exposure to transactions and investment analysis

Strong communication skills with ability to articulate and present facts and ideas effectively both verbally and in writing

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORStrong analytical and quantitative skills, with full proficiency in financial modelling (both operating and LBO)

Solid understanding of corporate finance and key accounting principles

Outstanding commercial judgment and critical thinking skills, with a creative approach to problem solving

Proactive attitude and deep sense of ownership and initiative

Mature personality motivated to work in a fast-paced environment

International experience considered a strong asset

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 with a mix of in-office and remote days