Closing date: May 29, 2025 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 Front Office and Trading Solutions Co-op Student/Intern for the Fall 2025 work term (September - December) to support the Public Markets Operations 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 You will work directly with the Senior Associate of Front Office and Trading Solutions and work closely with Investment Operations, Technology, and the Front Office. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Work under the supervision of Senior Associate, Public Markets Operations and assist with various projects Assist with configuring and optimizing Trading and Portfolio Management tools including Bloomberg AIM and PORT Documenting front office workflows Creating PowerBi Dashboards Creating low-code applications using PowerApps and other tools Optimize (or replace) Excel based solutions REQUIRED SKILLS A basic understanding of business and investment-related disciplines Excellent concise communication and problem-solving skills Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, product quality, and attention to detail Interest in investment management Dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn Strong research skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook Ability to work effectively across multiple teams and learn quickly 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 and interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning Two paid days per year for volunteering Competitive pay: $2,745.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary 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 2025 (September to December) Department: Public Markets 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 Front Office and Trading Solutions Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers Application deadline: May 29, 2025 at 11:59pm PT Please include 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 co-op@bci.ca. We would like to hear from you! British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-class organization while living in a west coast setting. With $250.4 billion of gross assets under management, BCI is the provider of investment management services to British Columbia’s public sector. We invest globally across a range of asset classes and strategies in public and private markets. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, with offices in Vancouver, New York City, and London, U.K., BCI manages a portfolio of diversified public and private market investments on behalf of our 32 British Columbia public sector clients. The people who work at BCI are committed, passionate, and approachable. They aim for continuous improvement and share BCI’s core values of clients first, performance focused, world class, accountability, transparency, and integrity. Being recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers, and BC’s Top Employers exemplifies BCI’s ongoing commitment to be a progressive workplace of choice; one that attracts, retains, and promotes talent so that we can continue to work towards meeting our clients’ financial goals. As an active in-house asset manager, BCI depends on specialized skills and expertise to successfully execute its world-class investment strategies and fulfill client needs. We are currently expanding our team and our skill base to equip BCI for the future.
