Intern, Natural Resources Investments, Latin America

Public Sector Pension Investment Board • Montreal, QC

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About The Position

This internship focuses on supporting the Natural Resources group's investment activities in Latin America. The intern will assist in analyzing potential private equity transactions, performing preliminary investment opportunity assessments, identifying key merits and risks, and preparing summary reports. Responsibilities include building financial models with sensitivity analyses, participating in the active management of current investments, supporting due diligence, conducting industry research, and preparing investment recommendation memorandums. The role involves regular interaction with investment partners and PSP employees globally, requiring strong communication skills in English and French (or willingness to learn).

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the third (3rd) or fourth (4th) year of a university degree or in a Master’s program with strong academic standing; specialization in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Engineering.
• Strong financial skills, including experience in building financial models, and familiarity with financial statements.
• English and Spanish or Portuguese required.
• Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum.
• Good communications skills in English and French (or willingness to learn).
• Regular interactions in English with investment partners based outside of Quebec (e.g., peers, bankers, brokerage firms, etc.) and PSP employees in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa.
• Candidates must have the right to work in Canada for the period specified to be considered for this position. No support to obtain the right to work will be provided. Options include Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid open work permit.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designations or in-progress designations: CFA, an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support members of the investment team in the analysis of potential private equity transactions in the Natural Resources group portfolio in Latin America.
• Perform preliminary analysis of investment opportunities, identify key investment merits and risks, meet with management teams, review documentation and financial reports, and prepare summary reports.
• Build detailed financial models, including performing extensive sensitivity analyses, review of financial projections and valuation assumptions.
• Participate and support the Natural Resources group in the active management of the group's current portfolio of investments, working alongside management teams of portfolio companies on specific projects to create value.
• Participate and support investment team members in the due diligence process.
• Support the Natural Resources group in industry research related to new investments opportunities.
• Participate in the preparation of investment recommendation memorandums for investment approval.
• Participate in presentations to various committees as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern