Investpsp

Investpsp

Advisor, Operational Due Diligence

Montreal

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago
Project ManagementAccountingValuationRecruitingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingInternal Audit

About the role

  • Contribute to the oversight of processes, procedures and controls as well as technology platforms and third-party service providers associated with ODD
  • Proactively identify, escalate, and recommend remediation for issues and matters that may impact the risk posture of external manager relationships, engaging senior ODD team members as needed

Responsibilities

  • A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance
  • Contribute in the development of data, metrics that deliver meaningful insights and information
  • Build and maintain strong relationships and share information with stakeholders and business partners

Requirements

  • University degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
  • Good knowledge of control objectives and testing (i.e., similar to audit reviews)
  • Project management skills, flexibility, and ability to multitask and adapt to a changing environment

Compensation

  • Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

Benefits

  • Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
  • Competitive pension plans
  • Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs

Company info

  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • The Advisor, Operational Due Diligence will provide support in operational due diligence ("ODD") efforts of external managers in public and private markets by conducting monitoring activities, focused analysis and operational due diligence reviews:
  • Participate in operational due diligence reviews of external managers/partners across all asset classes under ODD scope, ensuring quality, consistency and alignment with the ODD framework
  • Drive the enhancement, redesign of process and/or framework, technology, roles and responsibilities that would enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the core activities
  • As an Advisor, Operational Due Diligence, you will:
  • Apply the ODD framework, review, analyze and assess due diligence questionnaires and supporting documentation
  • Coordinate, conduct or participate in operational due diligence reviews of external managers
  • Evaluate accounting, financial and reporting processes and controls (segregation of duties, cash management, valuation practices, trading errors, expense recharges, outsourcing, etc.)
  • Write and/or review due diligence reports containing comprehensive information and analyses related to the operational environment and operational risks
  • Participate in ongoing monitoring of external managers
  • Participate in/Brief and advise stakeholders on findings/recommendations, as needed
  • Keep abreast of compliance, operational due diligence and regulatory initiatives globally and develop sufficient expertise to evaluate and challenge third parties' practices
  • Ensure and continuously improve procedures, workflows, checklists are in place and up to date for core activities; ensure controls are performed according to corporate procedures

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