Portfolio Manager, Infrastructure​/Associate Portfolio Manager, Infrastructure

Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation (NS Pension) is a growing non‑profit corporation dedicated to a wide range of investment, pension administration, and compliance services for two of Nova Scotia’s leading pension plans. In total, we manage over $15 billion in plan assets and serve over 60 employers and 80,000 members, retirees, and survivors.

We administer the pension benefits and investment assets of the Public Service Superannuation Plan and the Teachers’ Pension Plan as well as the pension benefits of the MLA Pension Plan and three former Sydney Steel pension plans.

We take pride in our culture as it defines who we are, and shapes what we aspire to be.

To strengthen the retirement future of Nova Scotians

To provide outstanding pension services

Commitment: to provide the highest quality service
Trust: to act with integrity and to make sound decisions
Respect: to show consideration to our members and our colleagues
Expertise: to build and retain a diverse and talented team

Collaboration:

to build mutually beneficial relationships

• Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
• Health & wellness programming including our confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program and annual Health Spending Account
• Flexible work environment including flexible working hours and work from home days
• Robust professional development policy including tuition reimbursement
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Highly engaged workforce
• Modern office space
• Seasonal events and socials
• Opportunities to give back to the community through fundraising events

Our premises are within the Purdy’s Wharf complex which provides amenities such as an on‑site daycare and fitness centre. Our office is connected to the downtown pedway system and situated on Halifax’s beautiful waterfront providing easy access to ferry and bus transit hubs, banks, restaurants, and shopping.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Private Markets (HPM) the position of Portfolio Manager, Infrastructure / Associate Portfolio Manager, Infrastructure is responsible for investing and managing the infrastructure portfolio of the Teachers’ Pension Fund and the Public Service Superannuation Pension Fund (the “Funds”). The position’s primary responsibility is to source and due diligence new infrastructure investment opportunities; manage the investment process; provide day‑to‑day management of the portfolio, fund managers, separately managed accounts, and co‑investment relationships;

provide ongoing monitoring of existing funds and co‑investments, including underlying asset valuations; and providing comprehensive quarterly reporting. As a subject‑matter expert in infrastructure, provide support to the Investment Committee and provide input to the private markets strategies. Private markets includes the real estate, infrastructure, private equity and natural resources investment portfolios.

• Portfolio Management & Monitoring
  Manage existing fund managers and co‑investment relationships across the infrastructure portfolios, including monitoring risk, expected performance, and asset valuations. Conduct regular due diligence, ensure compliance with legal documentation, participate in advisory committees, and attend required monthly, quarterly, and annual manager meetings.
• Pipeline Development & Due Diligence
  Maintain an inventory of infrastructure managers and monitor funds in or coming to market. Develop pacing plans and lead sourcing of new opportunities, including new managers, follow‑on commitments, and co‑investments. Lead the full due diligence process, present recommendations to the HPM and Investment Committee, and secure CIO approval. Work with legal counsel to negotiate and structure investments.
• Direct Investment Evaluation
  For active decisions within separately managed accounts, evaluate investment opportunities through detailed due diligence, assessing risk, exposure, return, and yield. Present findings and recommendations to the HPM and Investment Committee, obtain CIO approval, and oversee external legal counsel during contract negotiations and deal…