Posted:
2/4/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada ⋅ British Columbia, Canada
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
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.
Join BCI as a Senior Manager in Global Investment Communications. We're seeking two strategic communicators to partner with our Capital Markets & Infrastructure and Private Equity teams. Based in Victoria, BC, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to our investment teams, translating complex financial strategies into compelling narratives for internal stakeholders, external audiences, and clients. If you're an experienced financial services communicator with media relations expertise and a passion for public and private markets, we want to hear from you.
The Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) oversees day-to-day corporate operations which support the investment activity of approximately $300B of gross assets under management. The Office of the COO encourages strong relationships with clients and the financial community, finds efficiencies in our systems and processes, ensures that we meet our Three-Year Business Plan objectives, and adheres to best practices in business operations planning. The COO is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the Operations group at BCI, which includes the following business functions: Corporate Data & Operations, Corporate Risk & Audit, Finance, Investment Operations, and Technology.
The Office of the Chief Operating Officer provides strategic oversight and operational excellence across BCI's enterprise functions, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and effective execution of business strategy.
The Global Communications function operates within the Office of the COO and plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing BCI's relationships with its clients and stakeholders through world-class strategic engagement. Global Communications is responsible for managing BCI's brand, reputation, media relations, global profile, and industry partnerships. The function communicates effectively with both internal and external audiences, representing BCI's interests and strategic priorities. Overall, the Global Communications function is vital for ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, organizational alignment, reputation protection, and the organization's long-term success.
The Global Investment Communications team is responsible for communications that advance BCI’s position as a leading global investor. With deep expertise in institutional asset management, private markets, capital markets, and investment operations, the team supports all asset classes, and the regions in which BCI operates. Communications Business Partners (CBPs) work closely with investment teams, providing strategic counsel and driving global communications and stakeholder engagement strategies that build BCI’s brand and strengthen our reputation, drive business performance, and reinforce our culture.
Under the Director's leadership, the Global Investment Communications team manages media relations, thought leadership, content strategies, transaction communications while carefully navigating issues, operating as a strategic function that translates sophisticated investment strategies into clear, compelling narratives. The team is vital for ensuring client satisfaction and building BCI’s global investment brand
Reporting to the Director of Global Investment Communications, we are recruiting two Senior Managers to manage communications for investing asset classes:
Senior Manager – Capital Markets & Credit Investments and Infrastructure & Renewable Resources: Communications Business Partner to Infrastructure & Renewable Resources and Capital Markets & Credit Investments departments advising across investment strategies and programs, providing communications counsel to support business objectives.
Senior Manager – Private Equity: Communications Business Partner to the Private Equity department advising across investment strategies and programs, providing communications counsel to support business objectives.
Both roles integrate deeply within investment teams, and across Global Investment Communications, to develop and lead integrated communications plans (encompassing internal, external and client-facing deliverables) for asset classes, ensuring alignment with their objectives and BCI's overall strategy
Education and Professional Background
Post-secondary education in business, communications, public relations, journalism, or related field
8+years of communications experience, with 5+ in financial services or institutional investing, and 5+ years in a leading role
Detailed understanding of institutional investing, specifically across public and private markets [capital markets, private credit and infrastructure and renewables resources investing]
Experience engaging and partnering with institutional investment teams managing billions in assets, as well as navigating high-stakes media relations and complex reputational issues
Exceptional writing and media relations capabilities
Track record of developing impactful communications plans aligned with business priorities to drive specified outcomes; experience providing communication counsel to portfolio companies an asset
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work collaboratively
Ability to develop relationships and navigate a complex global organization that operates in a fast-paced environment
People leadership skills including an ability to lead and develop a high-performing team, and cultivate a positive team culture; experience in coaching, team building, and mentoring
Proficiency in using AI as well as media and digital analytics tools
Partnership & Planning
Works closely with the Director, Global Investment Communications to implement BCI's investment communications strategy that supports business activities, partner relationships and global profile
As the Communications Business Partner, integrates deeply within asset classes and has a comprehensive understanding of their strategic priorities, goals, challenges, and market context
Serves as a trusted, proactive advisor to asset classes across investment strategies and programs, providing communications counsel to support business objectives
Develops, leads, and regularly reviews integrated communications plans (encompassing internal, external and client facing deliverables) for asset classes, ensuring alignment with their objectives and BCI's overall strategy
Using content performance analytics, advises the Director on the perceptions and expectations of various stakeholders to continuously optimize investment communications and execution
Operates as a member of the global media relations team, contributing to asset class and enterprise-wide initiatives
Communications Coordination & Delivery
Serves as the primary "front door" into the asset classes and acts as an internal Subject Matter Expert for the larger Global Communications team, including for BCI’s investment education initiatives as well as corporate publications
Coordinates resources from across the larger Communications team (e.g., for content optimization, execution, publication, event coordination) as required
Works with internal partners to ensure that every campaign is measurable, leveraged across all channels and stakeholders; reviews quarterly reporting to ensure accuracy
Media Relations & Transaction Support
Leads global media relations activities for Infrastructure & Renewable Resources and Capital Markets & Credit Investments or Private Equity, managing inquiries and proactive outreach
Provides communications and media relations guidance for transactions and other asset class announcements
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with industry media
Issues & Crisis Management
Establishes processes to proactively identify and manage emerging issues relating to investments and portfolio companies
Coordinates the response to emerging issues, developing and implementing communications plans to mitigate impact on BCI’s reputation
Contributes to BCI’s crisis communication plan, and advises the Director on communication response to crisis situations relevant to asset classes
Provides communication counsel, as required, to portfolio companies within asset classes
Partners, as required, with the Director and government relations and legal, relating to regional or asset class specific issues
Regional Profile Building
Accountable for developing and implementing communication plans, including key messaging, as well as content, digital and media relations approaches to strengthen BCI's investment profile globally
Builds market knowledge and relationships to expand BCI's international presence and support sustainable growth
Partners, as needed, with government relations to approve any external messaging in the region
Coordinates across Global Investment Communications to ensure integrated and consistent messaging and strategic alignment
Team Leadership
Leads, manages, and develops a high-performing team
Oversees the performance management process for direct reports, providing coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities
Fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, evaluating emerging technologies and approaches that can enhance communications effectiveness and efficiency
There is a strong preference for the role to be based in Victoria, BC, however, other offices may be considered for qualified candidates. Travel to other BCI offices as needed (estimated 10-15% of time); international travel may be required for investor meetings and conferences.
Given the global nature of these roles, flexibility in working hours is expected to support communications needs across global markets and time zones. While a standard business day is based in Victoria, you will have flexibility to adjust your schedule to effectively partner with investment teams and manage media relations across different regions and markets. This may include occasional early starts, late finishes, or weekend availability depending on business priorities and global market activity.
The annualized base salary range for this role is CAD $124,000 to $155,000.
BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individual's skill set, experience, and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.
Next Steps:
To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months, please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.
At BCI, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused, valuing integrity, and we want to know you if you share these values. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please contact us at [email protected].
To learn more about working with BCI, including our comprehensive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit our BCI Careers Page.
BCI does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies, executive search firms, or staffing suppliers unless they have an existing contractual agreement with our organization. Our approved vendor relationships are established for particular recruitment requirements and do not extend to general job postings on our website or other platforms. Any candidate information or resumes submitted by suppliers not approved by BCI will be deemed unsolicited and will not be reviewed or considered. BCI will not be liable for any fees, commissions, or charges related to unsolicited candidate submissions or recruitment services.
Website: https://bci.ca/
Headquarter Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Employee Count: 501-1000
Year Founded: 1999
Industries: Banking ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Finance ⋅ Personal Finance ⋅ Venture Capital