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We'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 thepension plans of thefederalpublicservice, the Canadian Forces, theRoyal Canadian Mounted Police andthe ReserveForce. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montreal 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.

The Senior Advisor, Portfolio Risk Management is responsible for leading the portfolio-level risk view for assigned Private Asset Classes, including the monitoring, analysis, and communication of key risk exposures and performance drivers. The role ensures a consistent and well-understood risk narrative across senior stakeholders, including Investment teams, the CIO Office, and the Risk group. The Senior Advisor plays a central role in shaping the evolution of Top-Down portfolio risk frameworks, establishing best practices, and advancing analytical standards for Private Assets, characterized by illiquidity, leverage, and complex risk drivers. The role requires strong judgment, deep analytical capability, and the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.

• Lead analyses that build a comprehensive understanding of portfolio exposures, risks, and performance drivers for the assigned asset class

• Influence the adoption and the evolution of the Top-Down portfolio framework developed by the risk group

• Lead ongoing monitoring of portfolio risk metrics, concentration risk, performance trends, stress testing, and scenario analysis

• Actively collaborate on the preparation of executive-level materials for the senior management of the risk group and governance committees

• Translate complex risk analytics into clear and actionable insights to support investment committees and portfolio managers

• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing adherence of portfolio risk frameworks, policies, and limits

• Act as a trusted advisor to Investment teams and CIO Office on portfolio-level risk considerations

• Provide independent challenge and constructive recommendations on portfolio decisions, transactions, and strategic initiatives

• Master's degree in finance or accounting or related field (e.g., MBA, MSc) and/or professional designation (e.g., CPA, CFA, FRM)

• Eight (8) + years of experience in portfolio risk management, investment team, portfolio management, or a relevant analytical role

• Demonstrated experience with Private Asset Classes

• Strong ability to communicate effectively at different levels of seniority

• Strategic thinking and sound risk judgment

• Attention to detail with strong execution discipline

• Ability to influence without direct authority

• Bilingualism English and French (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)

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

• 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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