Advisor, Operational Due Diligence

ABOUT US We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$320.6 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2026. 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  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 Contribute to the oversight of processes, procedures and controls as well as technology platforms and third-party service providers associated with ODD Drive the enhancement, redesign of process and/or framework, technology, roles and responsibilities that would enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the core activities Contribute in the development of data, metrics that deliver meaningful insights and information 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 Build and maintain strong relationships and share information with stakeholders and business partners 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…