Private Debt Co-op/Internship (Winter or Summer 2025)

Closing date: October 3, 2024

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 Private Debt Co-op Student/Intern for the Winter or Summer (January to April or May to August 2025) term to support the 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

The Private Debt Team specializes in loans to principally private companies and other specialized credit strategies. Investments primarily consist of direct senior and subordinated debt or co-investments through our partners across a variety of industries in North America, Europe and APAC.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Working under the supervision of members of the Private Debt team to assist with various projects

• Work as an integrated part of the Private Debt team supporting the diligence of prospective investments

• Assist the Private Debt team in executing new investment opportunities (including comprehensive written reports and financial modeling)

• Monitor portfolio investments identifying relevant risks

• Ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the team

Required Skills

• Students in an undergraduate program with a preference for those in Business (Finance or Accounting) or Economics

• Passion for investing, drive to continually learn about financial markets, and an interest in credit markets

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

• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, excellent product quality, and attention to detail

• A high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills

• Strong research skills combined with analytical and critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• A fundamental knowledge of finance, accounting, business, and investment-related disciplines

• Experience in developing financial models is considered an asset

• High level of proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook; Bloomberg and S&P Capital IQ/Market Intelligence experience is an asset

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 & interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning 

• 2 paid days per year for volunteering 

• Competitive pay: Front Office: $2,665.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary 

THE DETAILS

• Work term: Winter (January to April 2025) or Summer (May to August 2025)

• Department: Public Markets

• Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC

• Spend your off hours exploring beautiful Victoria