Analyst / Senior Analyst, Analytics And Model Management (Temporary - 24 Months) | |
| Job ID | 72-C6-73-36-EA-E7 |
| Company | PSP Investments |
| Location | Montreal |
| Province | Quebec |
| Date Posted | 2024-07-12 |
| Posted Until | 2024-09-10 |
| Job Type | Fixed-term |
| Job Category | Finance |
| Description | |
| ABOUT US We're one of Canada's largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2024. 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 Montreal 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, you'll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before. EXPERIENCE THE EDGE At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced. ABOUT THE TEAM We're seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst, Analytics and Model Management to partner with key stakeholders and peers to support and engage with our powerful networks of people, opportunities, and investments. At PSP, we embrace people that are eager to learn, ideate, and innovate: people who strive for excellence, challenge the status quo and seek. ABOUT YOUR ROLE As an Analyst/Senior Analyst, Analytics and Model Management, you'll be reporting to the Director, Analytics and Model Management, in Public Markets Risk. The incumbent will be part of a quantitative team responsible for derivatives model research, daily valuation and pricing. Through a deep understanding of the public market investment strategies and the various financial instruments they comprise. The incumbent will also perform daily reporting of market value fluctuations and performance attribution to provide value-adding insights to risk and investment management functions. The incumbent will be a thought-leader within the team, regularly leading initiatives to enhance team and sector analytics capacities and working closely with various transversal groups supporting investment activities on common regulatory and internal projects. As an Analyst/Senior Analyst, Analytics and Model Management you'll: Produce and interpret derivatives valuations and preliminary profit and loss ("P&L") reports and associated analytics daily for investment groups and various stakeholders Troubleshoot and validate production quality, ensuring that reports are produced promptly and without error Ensure the integrity of valuation of over-the-counter derivatives daily, and the use of models that are consistent with current industry practices Act as the central point of contact for questions or requests related to daily reporting Provide daily valuation and performance analytics and insights to different groups, interacting with risk and investment managers Collaborate closely with financial operations and information technology teams to ensure the ongoing integrity of transaction and pricing data and processes required for valuation and performance reporting Propose and develop improvements to valuation models, analytical tools, systems and processes Advocate at key transversal committees for proper capture and management of market operations of new and existing financial products critical to accurate daily valuation Collaborate on initiatives to enhance or overhaul valuation and business intelligence systems and workflows to extract insights into key drivers of performance and potential investment risks Keep abreast of developments in the industry and seek opportunities to apply them within the mandate Actively participate in any other project and/or operational tasks to support team mandate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Bachelor or Masters' degree in financial engineering or a related area of study At least 2 (two) years of experience in the capital markets industry in a similar role Strong understanding of derivatives instruments valuation, including trade lifecycle events Advanced knowledge of financial markets and investment strategies Ability to query and manipulate datasets (ex., via Microsoft SQL Server, Excel) Programming skills (primarily Python, SQL or equivalent) Experience with business intelligence systems (i.e., PowerBI, Tableau) considered an asset Relevant professional designation (PRM, FRM, CFA, CQF, etc.) considered an asset Proficiency with market data providers, (i.e., Bloomberg, Reuters, ICE Data Services, etc.) considered an asset Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy Demonstrated initiative and curiosity to look beyond surface facts and conduct comprehensive, fact-based, value-added research Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation Proficiency in English and French (or willingness to learn) (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 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 *Benefits package may vary based on your employee type. At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and 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/ | |
| Languages | English/French |
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