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Analyst/Senior Analyst, Governance & Sustainability, Global Alpha

PSP Investments • Canada • Added on Nov 3, 2026
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This role supports governance and sustainability decisions across PSP Investments’ public markets portfolio. Its core work combines proxy voting analysis and coordination with research on companies, deals, and funds, giving investment teams a clearer view of issues that may affect long-term value.

The work connects stewardship with the investment process at a large pension investor. By assessing financially material environmental, social, and governance factors, the team can inform voting and engagement decisions on behalf of pension plan beneficiaries. The role also brings together investment colleagues, proxy advisers, and internal data and reporting teams, while using AI research tools under confidentiality and review standards.

This suits someone with a grounding in corporate governance, sustainability, or finance who can analyze complex information, communicate findings clearly in English and French, and apply sound judgment when using automation. The posting welcomes candidates with relevant experience as well as graduates with a strong background.

Job FAQs

What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The role coordinates proxy voting across the public markets portfolio, from annual preparation and in-season workflow to post-season review. It analyzes selected votes against PSP’s principles, consults investment teams and proxy advisers, and prepares recommendations for complex decisions. It also conducts governance and sustainability diligence on companies, deals, and funds, monitors holdings and relevant developments, and prepares research and briefing materials for engagement. Maintaining methodologies and improving research workflows support consistent, useful analysis.

Key learning opportunities for this job

The analyst could build practical expertise in proxy voting, corporate governance, financially material ESG analysis, and stewardship within a large institutional investor. Exposure to public market strategies and investment decision-making may help connect sustainability research with portfolio considerations. The role also offers scope to develop bilingual communication, research synthesis, and responsible use of AI tools and lightweight automation. The posting mentions career development investment, but does not specify particular training programs or certifications.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The posting seeks a bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, with a master’s preferred, and around two to four years of relevant sustainability experience preferred. Graduates with a strong background may also be considered. Corporate governance knowledge and financial literacy are useful, while progress toward the CFA designation and sustainability certifications are assets. A strong candidate would be analytical, careful with evidence, and able to communicate clearly in English and French. Sound judgment, collaboration, initiative, comfort with AI research tools, and willingness to verify their outputs are also relevant.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

Show how your experience connects governance analysis to investment decisions. Use specific examples of proxy research, stewardship, ESG diligence, or financial analysis, explaining the evidence you considered and how you reached a recommendation. Address your English and French working ability directly, and give a concrete example of using AI or automation responsibly, including how you checked accuracy and protected confidential information. If your experience is primarily academic, connect research projects or coursework to corporate governance and financially material sustainability issues.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

The sustainability focus is financially material governance and ESG analysis across PSP’s public markets portfolio. The team supports active ownership through proxy voting, company engagement preparation, due diligence, and monitoring of emerging sustainability-related developments. The posting does not specify a single environmental or social theme. The work appears oriented toward identifying issues relevant to investment and stewardship decisions, rather than managing PSP’s operational footprint.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

A central challenge may be translating complex and varied company information into concise recommendations that are relevant to investment decisions. Proxy season adds time-sensitive coordination across holdings, internal teams, and proxy advisers. The analyst will also need to keep research and procedures current as market and regulatory developments change. Using AI tools can speed research, but requires careful verification, sound judgment, and adherence to confidentiality standards.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A day could involve reviewing company materials and governance developments, assessing a proposed vote, and consulting investment colleagues or proxy advisers. The analyst may then summarize evidence and prepare briefing material for a decision or company engagement. Other work may include monitoring holdings, responding to data or reporting requests, updating internal methods, or improving a research workflow. Activity is likely to vary with proxy season and the issues arising across the portfolio.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

The role could build depth in corporate governance, stewardship, sustainability diligence, and the relationship between ESG factors and investment decisions. Regular interaction with investment teams and senior colleagues may offer exposure to a range of public market strategies. Over time, stronger subject expertise or responsibility for complex votes and engagement research could support progression within sustainability and active ownership, or movement into related investment research roles. The posting does not specify a formal promotion path.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

The role reports to the Director of Sustainability & Active Ownership and works with the Global Alpha sustainability team and PSP investment teams. It may coordinate with proxy advisers on selected votes and prepare material for colleagues engaging with companies. Internal contacts also include reporting, data, and operations colleagues. English is used frequently with employees in Hong Kong, London, and New York, while French is used with staff in Montreal and Ottawa.

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