MONTRÉAL, CANADA, January 31, 2018 2019 – The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is proud to be named as one of Montréal’s Top Employers for 2019. This is the second time the rapidly growing pension investment manager, whose primary business offices are located in the heart of downtown Montréal, has been recognized as one of the city’s best places to work.
“We are extremely proud of this recognition,” said Giulia Cirillo, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, at PSP Investments. “Our passionate and talented people are the reason for this success. They help us create an evolving and innovative culture that keeps us ahead of the curve. Our culture is powered by an immersive development approach through internal and external learning and stretch assignments. We also recognize our people’s successes and help to position them for growth and advancement.”
With $158.9 billion in AUM and offices in Ottawa, Montréal, New York, London, and soon Hong Kong, the organization is dedicated to world-class practices to support its expanding top-tier global workforce. As part of its Vision 2021 strategic plan, PSP has been undergoing a significant transformation over the past three years. This applies to everything from enhanced global business practices and ability to deploy capital to a modern work environment, with bright, open spaces, café and outdoor patio and wide variety of thematic meeting rooms—as well as yoga classes, running groups and volunteer days.
“As PSP continues to grow and make significant global investments, one of our greatest strengths will always be our dedication to inclusion and diversity,” added Neil Cunningham, President and CEO. “We are proud of the fact that our Board of Directors achieved gender parity this year and that we are seeing an increasing number of women in leadership positions across the organization. Our people have helped us build a strong work culture that encourages authenticity, a multiplicity of viewpoints and lots of networking.”
About Montréal’s Top Employers
Montréal’s Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes employers in the Greater Montréal area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Entries are judged on the basis of eight criteria, including: physical workplace; work atmosphere and social; training and skills development; employee communications; performance management and community involvement.
About PSP Investments
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers with CAD$158.9 billion of net assets as of September 30, 2018. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in public financial markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and private debt. Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages net contributions to the pension funds 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 and London. For more information, visit investpsp.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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PSP Investments
Phone: (514) 218-3795
Email: media@investpsp.ca