Closing date: January 30, 2025

Use your attention to detail and technical skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a Business Solutions co-op student/intern for the Summer and Fall 2025 work terms (May to December) to provide support for Investment Operation projects related to corporate and asset class initiatives.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $250.4 billion and is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors. We invest globally to support pension and other funds for more than 30 clients based in British Columbia. We are proud to have been chosen as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and BC’s Top Employers. These national and provincial competitions recognize employers who offer exceptional workplaces for their employees.

The Business Solutions Analyst - Illiquids co-op/intern will work within our Investment Operations department. This is a great opportunity for you to learn and apply your knowledge to prepare and develop department analytics, as well as a variety of continuous improvement projects.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Business Solutions team, works with internal partners to design end-to-end business solutions on new products and strategic initiatives, provides lead support to Investment Operations’ SimCorp Dimension (SCD) business users, and oversees BCI’s relationships related to SWIFT messaging and custody.

The co-op student/intern will work under the Senior Analyst, Business Solutions, in collaboration with the rest of the team and other stakeholders. Work will primarily focus on day-to-day processing and monitoring, with a secondary focus on building solutions that assist the team in more effectively.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Develop conceptual knowledge of trade workflows in an investment management firm with a specific focus on illiquid asset classes

• Troubleshoot and enhance existing workflows/workbooks used in daily operations

• Build and maintain collaborative, supportive relationships with team members of Investment Operations and various departments’ key operational personnel 

• Develop knowledge of relevant internal systems with the department and BCI

• Assist in managing Ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the team

REQUIRED SKILLS

• A fundamental knowledge of basic business and investment-related disciplines is essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, excellent product quality, and attention to detail

• Strong attention to detail 

• Problem-solving abilities 

• Has an interest in investment management, a dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn

• Some technical skills, including prior experience/training with Excel

• Ability to work effectively in a close interdependent team environment 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent career development and training by helping the candidate to understand the tools, the data and the methodologies applied by financial institutions to manage their exposure to credit risk

• Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment

• The development of real-world skills at one of the largest institutional investors in Canada

• Exposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the industry

• The ability to opt-in for access to Dialogue, a user-friendly app that offers virtual primary care, employee and family services, and mental health supports

• Time to connect with co-op students & interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning

• BCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments

• 2 paid days per year for volunteering

• Competitive pay: Mid / Back Office: $2,260.00 gross bi-weekly or $2,090.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary ($2,260.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) a graduate degree or joining the Investment Strategy & Risk department and $2,090.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate)

• Travel: if coming to Victoria for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location

THE DETAILS

• Work term: Summer & Fall 2025 (May to December)

• Department: Investment Operations

• Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC

• Spend your off hours exploring beautiful Victoria and Vancouver Island

• All co-ops/internships will need to be completed in person at our Victoria office with the option to work one day per week from home. Please note, some positions are not eligible for hybrid work.

HOW TO APPLY

• Apply directly to the Business Solutions Analyst – Illiquids Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

• Application deadline: January 30, 2025 at 11:59pm PT

• Please upload a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial transcript will suffice)

• Note: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are interested in applying for this role. You will need to be legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you currently do not have authorization or if your work permit, study permit, or visa has restrictions or is due to expire during the work term, you may not be eligible for this opportunity.

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!