• Job Description

  Req#: JR100853

  Closing date: May 30, 2024

  The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is seeking a Client Reporting co-op student/intern for the Fall 2024 work term (September to December).

  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at C$233 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 Client Reporting co-op/intern will work with the team to produce quarterly investment reports for each of our clients. The team strives to live our Clients' First value by constantly improving and evolving reporting, taking our capabilities to the next level. In addition to working on report production, the co-op/intern will be a part of the team's business, contributing to the Corporate & Investor Relations department.

  WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

  The Corporate & Investor Relations (CIR) department is the corporate face and voice to BCI's internal and external audiences. CIR functions as the primary interface with our clients and strives to represent their specific interests and unique needs internally. CIR works closely with governing fiduciaries and trustees and, working with our BCI colleagues, assists clients with developing their investment strategies, policies, and objectives. Within CIR, Client Partnerships acts as the bridge between BCI and our clients — advocating for and representing their interests. They lead the business relationship with clients and live BCI's value of Clients First by fostering a client-centric culture.

  The Client Reporting Team within Client Partnerships was established in November 2020 to take an enterprise view on client reporting. The team is focused on aligning BCI's reporting directly to clients' needs, strengthening BCI's value proposition, and supporting organizational efficiencies in the reporting process. Some of the department's key activities include: overall coordination of BCI's client reporting; production of automated reporting elements; content coordination and reviews; and reporting data management and ensuring our new client reporting systems are running.

  WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  • Support the production of more than 30 quarterly reports using a financial reporting system

  • Help with the development of report templates

  • Create data visualizations in Excel and Adobe Illustrator

  • Review commentary for accuracy and completeness

  • Develop a strong understanding of clients individual reporting needs

  • Review reports from a client lens, looking for areas that could be improved or made clearer.

  • Summarize the quarterly reporting 'story' taking into account portfolio performance, markets, risk, and format this summary into an easily consumable format.

  • Prepare presentations and communications as needed, with a focus on ease of understanding.

  • Support and take on short-term projects as they come up

  • Support and collaborate with other CIR teams (i.e., Client Relations, Client Experience and Stakeholder Engagement) and with other internal departments (i.e., Asset Classes, ISR, and Finance) to enable efficient production and sharing of high-quality reporting content for client audiences.

  THE IDEAL STUDENT

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

  • Has demonstrated business writing skills, strong organizational and communication skills

  • 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

  • Demonstrates an extremely strong work ethic and displays initiative to strive to deliver value

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

  REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Impeccable attention to detail

  • Interest in finance, economics and investment management

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

  • Ability to problem solve and think analytically

  • Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality

  • Strong interpersonal, time management, and project management skills

  • Ability to work with senior investment professionals in a dynamic, performance-driven environment

  • Is dedicated to hard work, committed to the highest ethical standards, and eager to learn

  • Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook

  • Familiarity with Bloomberg would be an asset

  • Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign would be an asset

  WHAT WE OFFER

  • Excellent career development and training

  • 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

  • $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

  • $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: Fall 2024 (September to December)

  • Department: Corporate and Investor Relations

  • 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 that some positions are not eligible for hybrid work.

  HOW TO APPLY

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

  • Application deadline: May 30, 2024 at 11:59pm PT

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

  • Please be aware that following the first round of interviews, successful candidates will be asked to participate in an assignment to test their skills and abilities.

  • 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 co-op@bci.ca .

  We would like to hear from you!

• About the company

  With $199.6 billion in assets under management, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) invests on behalf of BC's public sector.

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