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 Compliance Co-op/Intern for the Winter and/or Summer (January to April or August 2025) to support the Legal Affairs 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 Compliance team consists of a Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer, 2 Directors, a Manager, 6 Analysts and an Administrative Assistant. Together we support and manage the Compliance program at BCI. You will also get the opportunity to work with other groups, as required, within the organization such as the Public Market, Private Market, Technology, and Legal.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Work under the supervision of different Compliance personnel to assist with various projects 

• Conduct regular simple investment pooled fund monitoring tasks 

• Conduct personal trading reconciliations and conflict of interest screening 

• Assist with documenting current and new compliance monitoring procedures  

• Research, ad-hoc projects and complete tasks as assigned by the team 

• Assist in the continuous improvement of the Compliance program using existing technology solutions and provide further enhancements as appropriate 

Required Skills

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

• A basic knowledge of business and investments 

• Has an interest in investment management 

• 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 research skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities 

• Understanding of Microsoft 365 products with emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook 

• Familiarity with Bloomberg would be an asset 

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: 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)

THE DETAILS

• Work term: Winter and/or Summer (January to April or August 2025)

• Department: Legal Affairs

• 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 Compliance Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

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

• 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!