Analyst, Natural Resources Investments

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 Analyst, Natural Resources Investments, you’ll:

Perform investment analysis and execute transactions

Perform preliminary analysis of investment opportunities, meet with prospective partners and industry experts and prepare summary reports

Perform in-depth due diligence of potential investments, identify key investment merits and risks, meet with management teams, review documentation and work in conjunction with partners and third-party consultants

Build detailed financial models, including performing extensive sensitivity analyses, review of financial projections and valuation assumptions

Participate in the preparation of investment recommendation memorandums for investment approval

Participate in presentations to various committees as required

Represent the NR Team across the Timber, Agriculture, Seafood and Investment Industries

Active networking with industry experts, consultants, peers and industry players

Attend conferences, organize meetings and keep up to date on industry trends

Participate in building deal-flow and becoming a subject matter expert

Actively Manage Investments

Monitor financial and operating results

Interact with management and operating partners

Work alongside management teams of portfolio companies on specific projects to create value

Note: This position requires travel.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED University degree with strong academic standing

Professional designation: CFA an asset

Experience in private investments, investment banking, consulting, corporate finance, equity research or in a natural resources company considered a strong asset

Superior level of proficiency with business software and analytical tools

Strong financial skills, including experience in building financial models, and familiar with financial statements

Project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines

Strong communication and presentation skills

Mature, driven, motivated and ability to take initiative

Responsible, diligent, and able to work independently and as part of a team

Good attention to detail and presentation of information

Good communications skills in English and French (or willingness to learn) (regular interactions in English with investment partners based outside of Quebec Example: peers, bankers, brokerage firms, etc. and PSP employees 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 with a mix of in-office and remote days