Closing date: October 3, 2024

Use your critical thinking skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a Public Markets (Private Debt & Partnership Operations) Co-op Student/Intern for the Winter 2025 (January to April) term to support the Public Markets Operations team. If you are a highly motivated, team player who can handle multiple projects and are interested in developing your professional career and learning more about driving sustainable growth, accelerating innovation and operating on a global scale, this is the opportunity for you!

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.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Public Markets group manages a portfolio of fixed income and equity investments representing over CAD $120 billion utilizing both passive and active management strategies. The Group invests in Canada, the U.S. and Internationally in both the Developed and Emerging Markets. Assets are managed using both internal management and external managers. In addition, the Group is a leader in Responsible Investing actively integrating ESG factors into our investment analysis and decision-making. 

Public Markets Operations, a team within Public Markets, supports the implementation of Public Markets’ strategy, initiatives, and ongoing activities. The team is the key interface with internal and external business stakeholders in execution of Public Markets’ strategy. The team also provides portfolio management reporting, analytics, and investment execution support to Public Markets. In addition, the team provides centralized Portfolio Administration support to Public Markets’ Private Debt and Partnership Portfolio along with supporting execution of any private transaction in the Public Markets’ Pool. 

Based in our offices in Victoria, British Columbia, and reporting to the Senior Manager, Private Debt & Partnership Operations, the co-op/intern will work to provide a wide range of portfolio administration and operational functions to support the Private Debt and Partnership Portfolio programs. The co-op/intern will learn day-to-day portfolio administration responsibilities including deal execution, reporting and portfolio management. The opportunity provides the ability to work with a diverse range of investment and non-investment professionals in a well-organized and proactive environment. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Work under the supervision of Senior Manager, Private Debt & Partnership Operations and assist with various projects

• Provide daily operational and administrative support to the Private Debt and Partnership Portfolio programs

• Ensure operational aspects of capital flows and funding activity, including subscriptions, redemptions and transfers are executed in accordance with existing procedures and contractual obligations

• Maintain the cash forecasts, ensuring timely provision of detailed and accurate cash flow requirements 

• Prepare, enter, and reconcile tickets in both web based and manual ticketing applications

• Produce timely and accurate instructions for financial settlements

• Respond to requests from internal and external stakeholders

• Other responsibilities as delegated by Senior Manager, Private Debt & Partnership Operations  

REQUIRED SKILLS

• A basic understanding of business and investment-related disciplines

• Excellent concise communication & problem solving skills

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

• Interest in investment management

• Dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn

• Strong research skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook

• Ability to work effectively across multiple teams & learn quickly

WHAT WE OFFER

• Training and mentorship to develop your knowledge and professional skill sets that are required to succeed in the industry

• Be a valued part of a team and work culture that is down to earth, values your perspective and rewards transparency and accountability

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

• Time to connect and build your network with other interns and BCI professionals that will contribute to your professional network and future career opportunities

• Potential work term extensions and career opportunities

• 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 

• 2 paid days per year for volunteering 

• Competitive pay: Front Office:  $2,665.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary 

THE DETAILS

• Work term: Winter 2025 (January to April)

• Department: Public Markets

• Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC

• Spend your off hours exploring beautiful Victoria and Vancouver Island

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

• 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 Public Markets (Private Debt & Partnership Operations) Co-op/Intern posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

• Application deadline: October 3, 2024 at 11:59pm PT

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

• Note: The ability to legally work full-time in Canada for the duration of your work term is a condition of employment at BCI

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!