Intern, Private Equity - London (July – December 2023) London, England
PSP Investments
Full Time
London, England
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
ABOUT US
We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$230.5 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2022.
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 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
The Private Equity Group has approximately CAD$35bn of net AUM, which represents 15% of PSP’s total investment portfolio. We partner with the top PE investors in the world both via fund commitments as well as co-investments directly in companies. We invest globally across a variety of sectors and have a team of over 40 professionals in Montréal, London, and Hong Kong. Our aim is to be the investment partner of choice for private equity funds, other long-term investment institutions, founders and management teams.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As an Intern, Private Equity, you’ll provide assistance in:
Company and market research- Financial analysis, valuation and modelling
- Execution of transactions and portfolio monitoring
- Drafting investment committee materials and other internal presentations
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Excellent academic credentials; a business, economics or scientific degree is preferred, but other degrees will also be considered- Prior experience in private equity, investment banking (M&A/leverage finance) or consulting is preferred
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Solid understanding of corporate finance and key accounting principles
- Proactive attitude and sense of initiative
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams
- Knowledge of foreign languages and international experience will be considered an asset
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.
This position is located in our offices in London.
Length of internship: July – December 2023
To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter and most recent unofficial transcript
Deadline to apply: February 6, 2023
Visit us on
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www.investpsp.com
Vaccination: We are committed to a healthy and safe work environment. As a Canadian Crown Corporation with offices around the world, we adhere to Canadian and local government guidelines regarding COVID-19. Vaccination is not currently a mandatory employment criteria. However, this is subject to change, depending on Canadian and local government guidelines.
