Senior Manager, Private Equity (Asia) at PSP Investments

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Private Equity, Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Financial Modelling, Corporate Finance, Accounting Principles, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Skills, Commercial Judgment, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Cultural Fit, English Proficiency, French Proficiency

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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 THE TEAM PSP Investments (“PSP”) is a leading global institutional investor, with c.C$300 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025, and a diversified portfolio across asset classes, geographies and sectors. 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. PSP has meaningful presence in Asian private equity (current exposure of c.C$5 billion), having made commitments to several private equity funds and completed multiple direct/co-investments in the region, with robust investment activity expected going forward. This is truly a unique opportunity to join a dynamic regional office of a globally established investment firm. We are seeking a Senior Manager to support the private equity team on all aspects of the private equity investment process and portfolio monitoring. The position is in our Hong Kong office (opened in 2019), as part of the Asia private equity team covering primary commitments to private equity funds as well as direct/co-investments across Asia. The selected candidate will gain exposure to high deal velocity/variety and a significant level of responsibility, providing an excellent learning opportunity. The Senior Manager will have an opportunity to apply their investment knowledge across a wide array of sectors and geographies, with a focus on India but also broader Asia regional coverage. The team is focused on fostering a collaborative culture and an energetic working environment while paying attention to work-life balance. Of note, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to work with PSP’s other offices in Montreal and London, and potential to work with other asset classes. Compensation package will be competitive. ABOUT YOUR ROLE Responsibilities will cover the broader private equity activity in Asia for PSP: Sourcing of direct/co-investments – build deal pipeline by nurturing relationships with PE firms/institutional investors/businesses and maintaining ongoing market awareness, regionally as well as in India Leading preliminary analysis of potential investment opportunities – company and market research, financial and valuation analysis, meetings with prospective partners and advisors, industry expert interviews, etc. Coordinating due diligence Lead and/or support the various due diligence workstreams on live transactions, helping to assess key investment merits and risks (including commercial, financial, tax, legal, structuring, ESG and other workstreams) Review of financial models, including business plan, valuation and LBO analysis Lead preparation and present investment recommendation memorandums and other internal/external materials Actively participate in the decision process of investment opportunities Post-investment monitoring – lead post-investment monitoring activities and interact with portfolio companies’ management teams, potentially with a Board of Directors seat / observer role Underwriting/monitoring primary fund investments, and building/maintaining relationships with key existing and prospective GPs WHAT YOU’LL NEED Excellent academic credentials: a business, economics or scientific degree is preferred, but other degrees will also be considered Eight (8) to ten (10) years’ experience across private equity, investment banking (leverage finance/M&A) or management consulting, preferably majority of which was spent within India private equity buyout space In certain cases, we will consider less/more experienced profiles for extremely strong candidates / unique backgrounds Hold an SFC Type 1 Licensed Representative Licence, or—if not currently licensed—pass the Paper 1 exam and fulfil all other licensing requirements within 12 weeks. Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with full proficiency in financial modelling (both operating and LBO) Solid understanding of corporate finance and key accounting principles Outstanding commercial judgment and critical thinking skills, with a creative approach to problem solving Proactive attitude and deep sense of ownership and initiative Excellent communication skills, with ability to articulate and present facts and ideas effectively both verbally and in writing Good cultural fit: mature personality motivated to work in a fast-paced environment, contribute to the team and with “low ego” attitude Good communications skills in English and French (or willingness to learn) (regular interactions in English with investment partners based outside of Quebec Example: 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) 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. Visit us on www.investpsp.com/en/ Follow us on LinkedIn #LI-GR1 We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. We are committed to fostering an environment where experiences and learning opportunities provide you with the platform to grow. If you are having difficulty applying, you can reach us at careers@investpsp.ca

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will support the private equity team on all aspects of the private equity investment process and portfolio monitoring. Responsibilities include sourcing direct/co-investments, leading preliminary analysis, coordinating due diligence, and post-investment monitoring.