• Job Description

  Req#: JR100844

  CLOSING DATE: May 30, 2024

  Use your project management and business analytics skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a co-op student/intern for the Fall 2024 (September to December) work term to work with our Trade Management team.

  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 Trade Management co-op/intern will work within our Investment Operations, Trade Management branch. This is a great opportunity for you to gain a broad understanding of investment industry operations and corporate action transactions, while sharpening your analytical and project management skills

  WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

  Investment Operations (IO) is comprised of four branches: Trade Management, Cash Operations, Business Solutions and Derivatives, Collateral & Engineering. These teams support trade settlement, manage daily cash flows, provide technical support to all BCI and administer the derivative processing and collateral management for the Corporation.

  WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  • Monitor, review, reconcile and analyze a wide variety and high volume of financial transactions and corporate actions.

  • Work under the supervision of the Manager, Trade Management, to assist with various projects.

  • Assist with Trade Management Team initiatives and identify and resolve inefficiencies in current Trade Management processes.

  • Develop knowledge of relevant internal systems

  • Facilitate departmental initiatives, as required.

  • Build and maintain collaborative, supportive relationships with team members of Investment Operations and various departments’ key operational personnel.

  REQUIRED SKILLS

  • A fundamental knowledge of finance, business and investment-related disciplines is essential.

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

  • Exhibit a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a close interdependent team environment.

  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize.

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Interest in operational investment management, commitment to the highest ethical standards and an eagerness to learn.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities

  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, Power BI – including the ability to use involved formulas and macros); Bloomberg experience is an asset.

  • Previous work/intern/co-op experience or exposure to capital markets is preferred.

  WHAT WE OFFER

  • Excellent career development and training including:

  • The opportunity to learn international trade settlement, security lending and corporate action processes.

  • Working closely with multiple operational teams, asset class teams and IT teams

  • Training by experienced Trade Management staff

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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: Investment Operations

  • 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, some positions are not eligible for hybrid work.

  HOW TO APPLY

  • Apply directly to the Trade Management 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)

  • 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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