About Us:

With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.

Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai.

BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our BCI Values in Action page.

POSTING CLOSE DATE: March 19, 2026

We are currently seeking a Senior Principal, Private Debt professional to join our growing Capital Markets and Credit Investment team in London, United Kingdom. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at one of Canada’s largest asset managers.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Senior Principal plays a key role in evaluating and managing private debt investments and external fund commitments. The Senior Principal’s activities include screening, due diligence and supporting the execution of new investments, ongoing monitoring of existing investments, participating in various projects, and staying abreast of trends in private credit and syndicated loan markets.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Capital Markets & Credit Investments (CM&CI) department manages C$165 billion of capital markets and credit investments (56% of total net AUM of BCI). The assets are managed through a variety of Credit, Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives and Absolute Return Strategies. The department invests globally with investment teams located in BCI’s global offices (i.e., Victoria, Vancouver, New York and London). As a leader in responsible investing, the department actively integrates ESG factors into investment analysis and decision-making processes. 

Private Debt  

The Principal Credit (Private Debt) Fund was launched in April 2018 and manages approximately C$19.4 billion in assets. The Fund has a non-investment grade global mandate with a growing emphasis on Europe and Asia.

WHAT YOU BRING

Must have:

• A relevant undergraduate/graduate university degree

• 8+ years experience in private debt, investment banking, M&A, private equity, management consulting, deal/financial advisory or rating agencies

• Decisiveness and the ability to form and defend independent credit opinions

• Strong financial modeling, research and analytical skills

• Sound judgment and the ability to work independently

 Preferred:

• Experience with leveraged loans, middle market debt and/or high yield bonds

• Experience or knowledge of loan settlement process

• MBA/CFA designation or actively working towards it

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Investment Analysis and Execution

• Works as an integrated part of deal teams, supporting the diligence of commercial, financial, tax, legal and ESG aspects of prospective investments

• Conducts and documents fundamental and relative value research on both private and public markets

• Synthesizes findings, key analysis and supporting documents in an organized and documented manner

• Writes effective screening, deal alert and investment memorandums. Delivers persuasive oral and written investment recommendations and rationale to the Principal Credit Investment Committee

• Interacts effectively with third party advisors as well as with BCI internal groups (e.g., Legal, Tax, Risk)

Portfolio Monitoring and Oversight

• Monitors assigned investments, identifying relevant opportunities and risks including: tracking/evaluating performance metrics, ongoing review against original investment thesis, ongoing strategic fit, significant changes impacting the company, valuation issues and industry developments

• Systematically develops objective and rigorous views on the long-term health and risk of companies within the portfolio

WHY APPLY TO JOIN BCI  

With our values as our anchor, it’s our people that help shape employee-focused initiatives and who create the environment we work in each day – all of which further strengthens our culture. BCI has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers – for the seventh consecutive year - and has built programs and benefits to support all our employees, including;  

• Extended health and dental coverage, start on your first day of work. We have you covered!  

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with employer matching contributions.   

• Time off includes: 25 days annual leave, 6 paid sick days, 6 paid personal days, and 2 paid days for volunteering – to support physical, mental, and community health.  

• Annual wellness stipend to support an active lifestyle as well as physical well-being when working at home.  

• On-going learning through our in-house mentoring program, professional dues support, tuition reimbursement, and online and in-house learning.  

TO APPLY

Apply online with a copy of your resume. We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may advance earlier.

Referrals: If you are currently connected with a BCI employee and plan to list them as a referee, please ensure you reach out to them first to get their consent to do so. All referrals will be verified internally.

At BCI, we value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can be successful.

We are performance and client focused and value integrity; if you share these values, we want to know you. 

We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage all to apply.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), contact us at [email protected].

We would like to hear from you!