Intern, Analytics and Model Management (May – August 2025)

ABOUT USWe’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as of 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 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, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.EXPERIENCE THE EDGEAt 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 where diversity is embraced.ABOUT THE TEAMAs an expert in financial engineering, the Analytics and Model Management team is responsible for derivative model research, market value valuation and/or oversight, and governance of the organization’s models.The team’s objective is to maintain its reputation, develop analytical tools and offer analytical data for the organization. The team reports directly to the Managing Director, Public Market Risks.ABOUT YOUR ROLEAs an Intern, Analytics and Model Management, you could:Develop and apply an understanding of the types of quantitative methods and analyses the team uses for financial markets securities and derivatives valuation to design and implement a literate programming frameworkReview model documents and conduct test runs of derivatives pricing modelsIncrease the team’s ability to effectively innovate and collaborate by enabling interactive analysis of computational modules and creating a knowledge baseDevelop analytics capabilities to actively monitor performance, and identify trends to enable strategic trading decisionsDevise and deploy one or more possible relevant use cases (such as a particular pricing model or component computational method) and demonstrate how your chosen platform and design will allow team-members to interactively test and improve models and provide a low-maintenance, ‘living’ methodological reference libraryContribute to the transfer of knowledge within the teamWHAT YOU’LL NEEDCurrently enrolled in a Master-level Financial EngineeringStrong programming and computational skills (Python, C/C# for example)Previous internship experienceStrong analytical and research skillsKnowledge of statistical and computational methods: financial derivative and/or structured products price modelling an assetPrior experience with literate programming frameworks such as Jupyter Notebooks an assetAutonomous self-starterInnovative, design thinkerProficiency 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)Candidates must have the right to work in Canada* for the period specified to be considered for this position. No support to obtain the right to work will be provided.
*Options include Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid open work permit.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.To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter and most recent unofficial transcript.Deadline to apply: 2025-01-26Visit us onFollow us on#LI-MB1

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