ABOUT US
We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$320.6 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2026.
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 THE TEAM
PSP’s Credit Investments (CI) group manages a global portfolio of approx. US$25 billion across more than 125 portfolio companies, with investors located in New York, London and Montréal. The team develops long-term partnerships with leading private equity sponsors, direct lenders and companies, and invests across private and broadly syndicated transactions and across the capital structure. Products include first and second-lien, unitranche, and delayed-draw term loans, revolvers, private or public high-yield notes, HoldCo PIK notes and preferred equity. In addition, the team is actively deploying capital for a new Investment Grade mandate and Infrastructure Debt sub-strategy. CI works across asset classes through PSP’s One PSP culture to optimize relationships and investments.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As a Senior Analyst or Associate, Credit Investments , you’ll:
Investment analysis and transaction underwriting
Perform preliminary analysis of CI investment opportunities: review equity, fixed income, and ratings reports as well as public information and existing credit documents
Participate in due diligence of CI investments, identify key investment merits and risks, meet with management teams, review data-room documentation, and third-party reports
Act as lead in building and reviewing detailed financial models, including running and analyzing multiple operating scenarios
Assist the team in drafting legal documentation, such as commitment papers
Participate in the preparation of investment recommendation memorandums for investment decisions.
Actively participate in the presentation of investment proposals to the Investment Committee
Interface with Legal, Risk, and Tax groups in the review of proposed investments
At the Associate level, independently manage defined transaction workstreams, coordinate team deliverables and provide technical guidance, feedback and coaching to less experienced team members
Portfolio monitoring and investment administration
Lead the review of portfolio-company financial reporting, covenant compliance and operating performance
Prepare and present periodic portfolio reviews, risk assessments and recommendations, and track performance against internal Risk Management Group guidelines
Coordinate follow-up actions with portfolio companies, sponsors, internal partners and external advisers, including amendments, waivers and other portfolio matters as required
Contribute to portfolio analytics, valuation, reporting and process improvements, and interface with Accounting and Internal Control as required
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics or a comparable discipline, with strong academic standing
Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, private credit, credit research or buy-side investing; the final level will reflect the depth and breadth of demonstrated experience
Strong financial modelling, investment judgement, accounting analysis and valuation skills
High attention to detail, presentation skills, strong organization and the ability to manage priorities
Advanced proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Direct lending or credit investing experience is an asset
CPA/CA, MBA and/or progress toward or…