Intern, Capital Solutions, International
- Employer
- Caisse de Dépôt et placement du Québec
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Feb 26, 2025
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- Job Function
- Accounting/Audit/Tax
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
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Job Description
A six-month internship for the second half of 2025 (flexible start date)
Location: London
The Capital Solutions, International, team-one of five investment teams within the Fixed Income group-offers flexible and innovative solutions that range from specialty finance to quasi-equity to opportunistic credit in markets outside North America.
What you will do
The successful candidate will actively support the team in achieving its business objectives by participating in rigorous file monitoring, improving portfolio performance and contributing to analyzing potential new transactions while fostering collaboration and teamwork.
Who you are
You stand out by your:
What you bring
Feeling that my role is important. Having fun every day. Growing in step with my ambitions. Earning compensation that reflects my contribution. That's the professional experience CDPQ offers!
We carefully review each application and directly contact those selected for an interview.
CDPQ offers equal employment opportunities to everyone. Women, visible/ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and individuals with disabilities are all encouraged to apply. If you're interested in this job and even if your application does not meet all the criteria, do not hesitate to apply or contact us!
CDPQ is also committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion as key values and sees them as a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees. Please let us know if you require adopted measures for the recruiting process.
CDPQ represents la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and its subsidiaries.
Join a global investment group and take pride in helping build a sustainable future.
At CDPQ:
- We value your unique contribution to a world-class team.
- We give you work that allows you to flourish and excel.
- We offer opportunities to learn from experts who generously share their knowledge.
- We are fully invested so that you can fulfil our mission every day.
Job Description
A six-month internship for the second half of 2025 (flexible start date)
Location: London
The Capital Solutions, International, team-one of five investment teams within the Fixed Income group-offers flexible and innovative solutions that range from specialty finance to quasi-equity to opportunistic credit in markets outside North America.
- Through its specialty finance strategy, the team targets the acquisition and financing of tangible and intangible assets that generate stable cash flows while offering strong capital protection (e.g. assets intended for leasing, royalties, cash flow monetization, etc.).
- Quasi-equity targets financings through hybrid securities, convertible securities and preferred shares
- Opportunistic credit targets instruments that provide a higher return often associated with special situations (timing, complexity)
What you will do
The successful candidate will actively support the team in achieving its business objectives by participating in rigorous file monitoring, improving portfolio performance and contributing to analyzing potential new transactions while fostering collaboration and teamwork.
- Produce thorough fundamental, financial and sectoral analyses of securities in the portfolio and of new transactions;
- Help prepare required internal investment documentation (memos for investment committees, financial models, internal risk ratings, sector reports, etc.);
- Gather, analyze and summarize information on issuers to provide recommendations regarding the evolution of the risk-return profile of investments;
- Update and collaborate on improving portfolio management reports/tools ;
- Attend various team meetings and participate in discussions on new potential investments ;
- Contribute to all other related team tasks or projects.
Who you are
You stand out by your:
- Rigour;
- Ability to analyze and summarize;
- Sense of initiative;
- Intellectual curiosity;
- Team player;
- Autonomy.
What you bring
- Enrolled in a bachelor's (third year or higher) or master's degree program in finance with a graduation date in 2025 or 2026;
- Proficient in analyzing financial statements and building financial models;
- Investment experience (internship, portfolio management, participation in investment funds) is an asset;
- Enrolled in a chartered or certified financial analyst program (CFA) is an asset;
- Comfortable with financial software (Excel, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, etc.);
- Good business acumen;
- Very strong proficiency in English and French, both spoken and written.
Feeling that my role is important. Having fun every day. Growing in step with my ambitions. Earning compensation that reflects my contribution. That's the professional experience CDPQ offers!
We carefully review each application and directly contact those selected for an interview.
CDPQ offers equal employment opportunities to everyone. Women, visible/ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and individuals with disabilities are all encouraged to apply. If you're interested in this job and even if your application does not meet all the criteria, do not hesitate to apply or contact us!
CDPQ is also committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion as key values and sees them as a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees. Please let us know if you require adopted measures for the recruiting process.
CDPQ represents la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and its subsidiaries.
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