Associate, Infrastructure Investments

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About UsWe’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.
About the TeamAs an
Associate, Infrastructure Investments
in our Montreal office, you will work with a team of highly motivated professionals who pursue investments and manage a portfolio of infrastructure assets globally. You will be involved in all aspects of the investment process including research, origination, due diligence and analysis of investment opportunities, transaction execution, financing and asset management.
Responsibilities
Assessment of Infrastructure Investment Opportunities and Transaction Execution
Perform comprehensive analysis of investment opportunities and assess investment thesis, including key merits and risks
Assess target companies’ historical and projected financial information, strategic positioning and value proposition, industry dynamics, regulatory environment and other pertinent factors
Prepare, substantiate, and provide recommendations for equity valuations of investment opportunities
Build detailed operational and financial models for DCF valuation, determine and substantiate key valuation assumptions and conduct sensitivity analyses on main value drivers
Determine an appropriate expected return, commensurate with the level of risk embedded in the underwritten business plan
Research relevant public information available on listed comparable companies and precedent transactions, use key findings to benchmark valuation
Support or lead key due diligence activities conducted on target companies, including coordination and review of the work performed by third‑party advisors (commercial, technical, legal, financing, accounting, tax, environmental, etc.)
Participate in the preparation of investment memorandums and presentation of recommendations to the investment committees
Monitoring and Active Management of Portfolio Investments
Monitor periodic financial and operating results and explain management plan variance
Prepare various ad‑hoc analyses of portfolio companies’ performance and trajectory
Support and participate in the portfolio companies’ periodic valuation process
Work alongside management teams to assess and execute investment opportunities, capital projects or refinancing activities pursued by portfolio companies
Support review of portfolio companies’ strategic alternatives and exit opportunities
Supporting Business Development Initiatives
Keep abreast of important industry developments and publications and disseminate relevant information to the rest of the team
Conduct industry research and analysis to assist in the identification of investment opportunities in the infrastructure sector
Perform ad‑hoc deep dive research, prepare supporting analysis, attend conferences, interact with industry experts
Develop new and cultivate existing network of industry contacts to improve access to information for the entire team
Note: the position requires travel.
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with an outstanding academic achievement
Completion or current pursuit of a master’s degree or professional designation (CA, CFA, CBV) would be an asset
Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant financial analysis, accounting, modelling, valuation and/or transactional experience in consulting, investment banking, financing, investing or corporate development
Experience in the infrastructure and/or energy sectors, considered an asset
Solid understanding of financial statements, excellent analytical and financial modeling skills, and sound critical judgement
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (more specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and financial analytical tools and databases such as Capital IQ and Bloomberg
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain attention to detail with multiple competing deadlines
Being a team player who enjoys a high-performance culture, ability and desire to coach junior resources
Good communication skills in English and French (or willingness to learn). Regular interactions in English with investment partners based outside of Quebec and in French with employees in Montreal and Ottawa
Benefits
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
Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.
At PSP Investments, we aim to provide a workplace 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.
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