Intern, Trading and Trade Analytics (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 TEAMThe Trading & Trade Analytics team sits within the Beta Management group. There are two sub groups within the team, Trading, which provides trading services and market insight to all of PSP and Trade Analytics which oversees Transaction Cost Analysis, commission management and market structure initiatives.ABOUT YOUR ROLEAs an Intern, Trading and Trade Analytics, you’ll:Learn about all the financial instruments that are executed by the trading teamBe exposed and learn how a market view is expressedHave a close view on the different tools used to trade derivatives and cash productsParticipate in the transaction lifecycle support including the order creation, execution and settlementLiaise with internal business partners such as the Front Office, Back Office, Risk, Compliance and IT service delivery groupsAssist in maintaining proper documentation of operational proceduresAssist in the optimization of operational procedures via tool automationWork with the Trading team on monitoring market developmentsAssist in implementing new trading tools as well as maintain existing toolsWHAT YOU’LL NEEDEnrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce, with a concentration in FinanceAcademic knowledge of financial productsExcellent level of proficiency with MS-Office toolsDemonstrated initiative and curiosity to look beyond surface facts and conduct comprehensive researchEffective communications skills, both written and spokenAttention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentationAbility to work collaboratively, cultivating meaningful relationships with colleagues and clientsBilingualism required (fluency in French and English)Programming skills (SQL, VBA, Python), an assetMust return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculumProficiency 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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