Analyst, Direct Private Equity (Victoria, BC)

Closing Date: August 22, 2024

Join our comprehensive two-year Private Equity Early Talent Program and unlock your potential as a driven and capable professional in the investment industry. In this role, you will be involved in all aspects of the investment process, from sourcing and screening potential targets, to conducting due diligence and valuation, to closing and monitoring portfolio companies. You will also have the chance to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry.

Individuals who showcase outstanding performance may be offered long-term career opportunities at BCI through this program.

We are looking to hire immediately and for Spring and Autumn 2025.

This opportunity includes all benefits available to permanent employees.

Come join our team at our downtown Victoria office!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Analyst plays an integral role in evaluating direct private equity investments and select fund commitments to strategic partners. They have a key role in sub-sector investment research and investment strategy development and work within deal teams to evaluate investment opportunities and present recommendations to the investment committee. This work includes rigorous analysis, sophisticated financial modeling, and collaboration with outside professionals such as strategic partners, investment bankers, consultants, and lawyers to prepare investment committee materials, conduct due diligence and support deal execution. Following an investment, the Analyst remains involved with portfolio companies by monitoring performance and supporting management or strategic partners on value-creation initiatives, such as follow-on M&A, financings and strategic programs.

WHAT YOU BRING

• An undergraduate degree, distinguished by academic achievement 

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in areas such as private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting and corporate development or equivalent experience 

• Strong skills in financial modeling, analysis, valuation, and research 

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills 

• High degree of attention to detail 

• Ability to effectively manage projects under pressure and within tight deadlines 

• Solid business acumen and judgement 

• Ability to function both independently and as part of a high-performance team 

• Familiarity with financial analytical tools such as Capital IQ 

• Preparedness for occasional travel 

• Valid work authorization in Canada 

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

BCI’s Private Equity program oversees a ~C$30 billion global portfolio, with an emphasis on direct investments.

We seek to invest ~US$100-500+ million for ~20-100% equity ownership in market-leading companies with sustainable competitive advantages and multiple value creation opportunities. BCI Private Equity invests directly and often alongside strategic partners with deep sector expertise across our targeted sectors including Business Services, Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials and TMT. We secure meaningful governance/board positions which underpin our active role in value creation from deal origination through exit.

WHAT YOU WILL GET TO DO

Investment Analysis and Execution

• Supports the preliminary analysis of investment opportuniti