Closing Date: May 31, 2026

The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking Strategic Asset Allocation and Client Relations Co-op students/Interns for the Fall 2026 work term (September to December).

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $295 billion and is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors. We invest globally to support pensions 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.

Strategic Asset Allocation & Client Relations Co-op/Interns will work in the Investment Strategy & Risk department, gaining hands-on experience by applying academic knowledge in a professional setting. The role involves conducting research across a broad range of investment topics, including capital markets, investment strategies, performance, and investment products and support the preparation of client reports, presentations and materials for client meetings.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Investment Strategy & Risk is responsible for setting, implementing and monitoring clients’ investment strategies by working closely with clients, management and asset classes. The department comprises 4 branches: Strategic Asset Allocation, Total Fund Management, Investment Risk and Growth and Investment Solutions.

The Strategic Asset Allocation team consists of three major workstreams. The ALM workstream assists clients with developing tailored investment policies that achieve investment objectives consistent with their investment philosophies, funding policies and risk tolerances. The Global Macro workstream conducts research and models relevant macroeconomic developments, including assessment of the current business cycle dynamics and research of emerging economic or financial trends, opportunities, and risks. The Client Relations workstream’s focus is on being clients’ trusted advisors by building long-term relationships and exceeding clients’ expectations. Successful candidates will gain valuable exposure to all three workstreams while working on the SAA team.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Support the team in the development of clients’ asset liability studies, strategic asset allocation, and investment policy recommendations to ensure that clients’ investment strategies and policies are appropriate and prudent given the nature of the funds, their underlying liabilities, and unique characteristics or circumstances

• Support the management of BCI’s product shelf to ensure a client-focused rationale for each pooled fund

• Assist with the update of long-term capital market assumptions, economic scenarios and simulations

• Proactively ensure that BCI exceeds our clients’ service expectations

• Conduct independent research and prepare reports/presentations on a wide range of investment topics for client meetings and for internal staff

• Develop a strong understanding of client needs and the specific investment objectives for various institutional investors (e.g., pensions, insurance, endowment)

• Develop client-ready responses to their requests – understand individual client needs/concerns and be able to tailor a response

• Assist with the coordination of client meetings, as well as organizing internal resources’ participation and attendance at client events

• Assist with client education by producing written materials and educational presentations

• Actively adheres to compliance and risk management policies and participates in BCI’s business continuity plan

• Ad-hoc projects and tasks assigned by the team

THE IDEAL STUDENT

• Keen interest in investments and a drive to continually learn about financial markets

• Demonstrates an ability to gather and process large amounts of data and information and present it in a concise manner

• Likes to solve problems using creative and innovative solutions

• Enjoy building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and team members

• Demonstrates an extremely strong work ethic and displays initiative to strive to deliver value above and beyond the job description

• Has relevant prior co-op experience

• Preference will be given to students who have shown initiative and a passion for the investment industry

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Foundational knowledge of business, finance, and investment management

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High level of professionalism with strong interpersonal skills

• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills

• Interest in finance, economics, and investment management, with a strong work ethic, commitment to ethical standards, and eagerness to learn

• Strong time management and project management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

• Experience with Power BI is an asset, but not required

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career development and training

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

• The chance to do work that will challenge and stimulate you

• Be a valued part of a team

• Development of real-world skills at one of the world’s largest institutional investors

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

• Time to connect with other co-op students and interns from other departments - build your network and shared learning

• Potential work term extensions and career opportunities

• Competitive pay: $2,330.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary

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

THE DETAILS

• Work term: Fall 2026 (September to December)

• Department: Investment Strategy & Risk

• 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 of working one day per week from home. Please note that some positions are not eligible for hybrid work. 

HOW TO APPLY

• Apply directly to the Strategic Asset Allocations & Client Relations Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

• Application deadline: May 31st, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

• 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!