• Job Description

  Req#: JR100627

  Closing date: October 5, 2023

  Use your analytical, research, and investment skills in a fast-growing company where you can have a meaningful impact. We are hiring a winter 2024 co-op/intern to join the Infrastructure & Renewable Resources (“I&RR”), Portfolio Management & Insights (“PM&I”) team. This is a great opportunity to work in a global investment management company on the beautiful west coast of Canada, in a growing department with over C$22 billion AUM.

  The Portfolio Management & Insights team contributes to protecting, growing, and realizing the value of the portfolio by: 1) providing support for portfolio monitoring and analytics; 2) assisting with client reporting, presentations, and data requirements; 3) analyzing the total portfolio and forecasting capital pacing needs; 4) identifying or implementing enterprise risk and mitigation strategies and optimizing processes and workflows; 5) facilitating the yearend valuation process including reviewing, analyzing and reporting on private market valuations; 6) monitoring and conducting due diligence on fund investments.

  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $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 PM&I co-op/intern will work within our I&RR department. This is a great opportunity for you to learn and apply your knowledge to support an institutional investor’s diversified global portfolio.

  WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

  The I&RR team invests globally in private infrastructure businesses that provide stable long-term results. BCI’s I&RR portfolio has more than $22 billion in AUM and consistently ranks within the top 10 largest institutional infrastructure investors globally. The portfolio spans a range of sectors including utilities, transportation, and telecommunications as well as tangible assets in timberland and agriculture.

  I&RR seeks meaningful investments in private companies enabling an active governance approach. The team invests in a variety of capacities including as a sole sponsor, co-investor, and very selectively through externally managed funds. In these capacities, the team seeks to take an active oversight role built on a foundation of trusted relationships with all stakeholders and a commitment to long-term value creation.

  WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  • Work under the supervision of the Portfolio Management & Insights team to assist with various projects, including:

  • Preparing analyses to support the monitoring of the portfolio

  • Preparing presentation materials for I&RR portfolio reviews and client meetings; delivering presentations in group settings

  • Reviewing, analyzing and summarizing private market valuations

  • Collaborating with the team to execute on or potentially lead other operational projects and initiatives

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including other I&RR teams and departments within the organization

  • Supporting ad hoc research and briefing requests

  THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Has a passion for investing and finance

  • Demonstrates natural curiosity, an inquisitive mindset, and an eagerness to learn

  • A team player who has the drive to continue learning, excel, and grow in a team oriented and dynamic environment

  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic and displays initiative by doing whatever it takes to deliver value above and beyond the job description

  • Required Skills

  • Working towards an undergraduate degree or master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Commerce

  • Working knowledge of business and investment-related disciplines

  • Demonstrated interest in I&RR asset class

  • Knowledge of valuation principles for private market investments

  • Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment

  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

  • Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative analysis

  • Have an entrepreneurial spirit and strive to create a positive impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment (i.e., see a need, take on responsibility, and act on it)

  • Ability to prioritize and manage competing deliverables

  • Strong organizational and planning skills

  WHAT WE OFFER

  • Excellent real-world training in a world class team that will challenge and stimulate you

  • Training and mentorship to develop the investment knowledge and professional skill set 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 finance

  • 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 and build your network with other co-ops/interns and BCI professionals that will contribute to your professional network and future career opportunities

  • The development of marketable finance skills with one of the largest global institutional investors

  • Competitive pay

    • $5,550 gross monthly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary

  THE DETAILS

  • Work term: Winter 2024 (January to April)

  • Department: Infrastructure & Renewable Resources

  • 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 Infrastructure & Renewable Resources PM&I Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

  • Application deadline: October 5, 2023 at 11:59 pm PT

  • Please upload 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 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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