Analyst, Private Equity Operations

bci; Victoria; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) seeks an Analyst, Private Equity Operations to support the quarterly valuations cycle, portfolio reporting, and SOC1 audit activities. You will validate fees, carried interest, and commitment data while turning portfolio data into decision-ready insights for internal and external stakeholders.

The role reports to an Associate and collaborates with cross-functional teams across Victoria, London, and New York.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or investment operations.
• Experience in accounting, including audit, financial reporting, or valuations.
• Proficiency in investment accounting and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with SOC1 requirements and risk management.
• Working knowledge of finance operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude with data and automation tools, including advanced Excel and AI-assisted workflows.
• Ability to independently execute core financial workflows with accuracy.
• Proactive in identifying inefficiencies and suggesting improvements.
• Working knowledge of private equity fund structures.
• CPA designation or Big 4 public accounting experience considered an asset.
• Experience with large language models (LLMs), Databricks, and accounting systems.
• Applied experience in financial modelling and Excel-based quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Executes quarterly fund and principal valuation calculations with oversight from Associates.
• Supports the review of external manager and third-party valuation reports and reconciles conclusions to the book of record.
• Maintains fee, carried interest, and unfunded and commitment tracking in alignment with SOC1 requirements.
• Prepares internal and portfolio reporting.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounting

Investment accounting

SOC1

Finance operations

Analytical skills

Data/automation tools

Workflow execution

Process improvement

AI-assisted workflows

Excel

AI/LLMs

Financial modelling

Excel modelling

Private equity

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CPA designation or Big 4 experience (asset)

Tools

Databricks

Accounting systems

Excel

LLMs

Job description

About Us

With $313.7 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2026, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia's public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.

Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai.

BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our BCI Values in Action page.

POSTING CLOSE DATE: September 10, 2026

BCI is looking for an Analyst, Private Equity Operations.

In this position you'll play a central role in the reporting workstream of Private Equity Finance Operations, executing the quarterly valuations cycle, supporting audit and SOC1 activities, and turning portfolio data into decision-ready insights for internal and external stakeholders.

We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in accounting - ideally including audit or Big 4 public accounting experience - who's comfortable working at the intersection of investment accounting, financial reporting, and risk management.

If you have a CPA designation or Big 4 background, along with an appetite for AI-enabled workflows and automation, this role offers the chance to bring that rigour to a fast-growing global private equity portfolio while sharpening your expertise in fund structures, valuations, and reporting.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to an Associate, the Analyst, Private Equity Operations plays a key role in the reporting workstream of Private Equity Finance Operations, and is responsible for executing the quarterly valuations cycle, internal and portfolio reporting, and audit and SOC1 support activities. The Analyst executes fund and principal valuation calculations, validates fees, carried interest, and commitment data, and prepares internal reporting that turns portfolio data into decision-ready insights. The Analyst adopts and contributes to AI-enabled workflows and automation that strengthens the accuracy and efficiency of the reporting process, collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Private Equity department manages a diverse global portfolio of approximately $36 billion in global private equity investments comprising of fund, direct and co-investments. Portfolio growth over the coming years will be driven by an increased emphasis on direct investment, strong partner relationships and actively creating value from the portfolio to deliver superior returns for our clients.

Our department currently consists of ~65 professionals spanning offices located in Victoria, London and New York City, organized into six sub-teams: Direct Investments, Fund Investments, Venture & Growth, Portfolio Performance, Reporting & Analytics, and Operations. Our Direct Investments team can be further broken down into six sector-focused teams that cover the Financial and Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials, Technology, Media & Communications and Capital Solutions.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Must have:
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or investment operations
• Experience in accounting, including audit, financial reporting, or valuations
• Proficiency in investment accounting and financial reporting
• Familiarity with SOC1 requirements and risk management
• Working knowledge of finance operations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Demonstrated aptitude with data and automation tools, including advanced Excel and AI-assisted workflows
• Ability to independently execute core financial workflows with accuracy
• Proactive in identifying inefficiencies and suggesting improvements

• Preferred:
• Working knowledge of private equity fund structures
• CPA designation or Big 4 public accounting experience considered an asset
• Experience with large language models (LLMs), Databricks, and accounting systems
• Applied experience in financial modelling and Excel-based quantitative analysis that draws on accounting and finance expertise

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Executes quarterly fund and principal valuation calculations with oversight from Associates
• Supports the review of external manager and third-party valuation reports and reconciles conclusions to the book of record
• Maintains fee, carried interest, and unfunded and commitment tracking in alignment with SOC1 requirements
• Prepares internal and portfolio reporting d