Investment Risk Intern/Co-op

Closing date: October 2, 2025

Use your risk management and analytical skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking three (3) Investment Risk Co-ops/Interns for the Winter 2026 work term (January - April) to support Investment Risk initiatives across BCI’s public and private market portfolios.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of gross assets valued at $295.0 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 Investment Risk Co-op/Intern will work within our Investment Strategy & Risk department in the Investment Risk branch. Investment Risk is responsible for monitoring, measuring and estimating relevant investment risks across BCI’s asset classes, including aggregating risk at a total fund level. This is a great opportunity for you to learn and apply your knowledge to support the development of investment risk measures, enhance monitoring and reporting frameworks, and assist with streamlining processes using the latest technology.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will report to the Investment Risk Co-op/Intern Program Manager and have the opportunity to work with multiple teams across the Investment Risk branch, including Transactions & Total Portfolio Risk, Investment Risk Modelling, and Investment Risk Reporting. You’ll have the support of a Project Mentor for each project assignment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Assist in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of risk models, dashboards, and databases for credit, liquidity, counterparty, market and total portfolio risk

• Contribute to the creation and optimization of risk reporting templates, including interactive visualizations (e.g., Power BI)

• Assist with risk assessments for new investments. Conduct industry and company research, identify portfolio impacts, and perform what-if scenario analysis and stress testing

• Monitor and summarize market news, credit spreads, and stock prices relevant to BCI’s investment portfolios

• Support process improvement initiatives, including automation and streamlining of risk-related processes

• Document new processes and ensure data accuracy and consistency with project specifications

• Fulfill ad hoc requests and participate in special projects as required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Working towards or holding a degree in finance, economics, commerce, statistics, business, computer science, or a related discipline

• Advanced proficiency in Excel; sound knowledge of Power BI

• Ability to gather, process, and present large amounts of data concisely and accurately

• Foundational knowledge of financial instruments & markets and an interest in investment risk

• Familiarity with financial systems such as Bloomberg and S&P Capital IQ is preferred

• Experience with SQL, Python and AI/machine learning techniques is an asset

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent career development and training, with support from a dedicated Investment Risk Co-op Program Manager and a cross-functional team of mentors

• 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 other Co-ops/Interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning

• Two paid days per year for volunteering

• Competitive pay: $2,330.00 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: Winter 2026 (January to April)

• Department: Investment Strategy & Risk

• 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 Investment Risk Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

• Application deadline: October 2, 2025 at 11:59pm PT

• Please upload 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 [email protected].

We would like to hear from you!