Analyst/Senior Analyst, Real Estate Investments

Location: London

ABOUT US

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.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As an Analyst/Senior Analyst, Real Estate Investments, you’ll

Collaborate with investment managers in the analysis of potential real estate transactions across all asset classes including residential, office, retail, and industrial assets, and transactions in various forms: direct asset transactions, corporate transactions, secondary share, private funds, etc.

Act as a lead in the development of financial models related to real estate investments (debt or equity) in collaboration with analysts and senior analysts

Analyze cash flows and project returns

Analyze the impact of different assumptions on performance: revenue, operating expenses, financing, tax, fees, etc.

Analyze investment risks

Analyze the asset’s operating budget and financial statements

Analyze the partnership structure

Participate in presenting investment opportunities at weekly Global Real Estate Committee meetings

Participate to the due diligence process

Summarize and follow up on external reports (physical, environment, financial, legal, tax, insurance and other reports)

Participate in drafting administrative documents

Business plans for the various assets, presentations to PSP Investments’ Board of Directors, etc.

Collaborate with investment managers in active management of PSP Investments’ Real Estate portfolio

Research, synthesize and analyze the real estate markets by asset type and by geography for targeted market and asset classes. Periodically follow up on the real estate business plans and analyze variances from the presented budgets

Analyze and monitor real estate market values

Monitor real estate indexes

Some travel may be required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Strong writing skills

Strong interest for the field of real estate investment

Strong financial analytical skills

Ability to build good relationships internally, as well as externally

Ability to manage a number of different projects at any given time and to manage deadlines

Good attention to detail and presentation of information

Outgoing self-starter; high level of autonomy

Proactivity, forward thinking and drive for results

Strong team player

Organized and methodical

Flexibility and adaptability

Work ethics and professional integrity

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics or Real Estate combined with strong analytical skills

M.Sc. in Finance, MBA, CA or CFA designation are assets

One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience

Experience in analysis of real estate transactions, a definite asset

High level of proficiency with computer tools such as MS Office (most specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Knowledge of ARGUS and @risk software, an asset

Good communications skills in English

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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