Analyst, Private Equity (Venture & Growth Capital)

BCI; Victoria; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major investment management organization in Victoria is seeking an Analyst to evaluate direct investments and venture capital opportunities. The successful candidate will develop investment themes, monitor portfolio performance, and have strong skills in financial modeling and analysis. Ideal candidates will possess an undergraduate degree and 2+ years of experience in finance or a related field. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Performance-based incentive plan

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-undergraduate experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in venture capital.
• Familiarity with M&A trends.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and support investments and fund commitments.
• Develop investment themes and evaluate opportunities.
• Monitor performance of portfolio companies.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analysis

Valuation

Research

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance or computer science

Tools

Anthropic

FactSet

Affinity

Pitchbook

Job description

About Us:

With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, 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: December 18, 2025

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Senior Principal , the Analyst plays an integral role in evaluating and supporting direct investments and venture and growth equity fund commitments in strategic partners. The Analyst assists in developing sector investment themes, evaluating investment opportunities, executing transactions, monitoring the performance of portfolio companies, and supporting management teams or strategic partners in value-creation initiatives, such as follow-on M&A, financings, or strategic programs. Additionally, there will be opportunity to deliver on value creation initiatives within Private Equity and BCI more broadly, as part of our AI Adoption efforts. Analysts drive action by fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders, demonstrating a long-term value investing mindset, and exhibiting excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

This position is based in Victoria, BC.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Private Equity department manages a diverse international portfolio of approximately $35 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 ~75 professionals spanning offices located in Victoria, London and New York City, organized into six sub-teams: Direct Investments, Fund Investments, Venture & Growth, Value Creation, Reporting & Analytics, and Operations. Our Direct Investments team can be further broken down into six sector-focused teams that cover the Business Services, Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, and Technology, Media & Communications sectors.

WHAT YOU BRING

• An undergraduate degree (finance, compsci) , distinguished by academic achievement
• 2+ years of post-undergraduate experience in a relevant field (i.e. venture capital, private equity, investment banking, management consulting, strategic finance, product etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in the venture capital and growth equity asset class
• Strong skills in financial modeling, analysis, valuation, and research
• Experience with Anthropic; desire to build with AI for improved decision making
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including presentations
• High degree of attention to detail and organization
• Ability to effectively manage projects under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Solid business acumen and judgement ; curiosity about new business models
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a high-performance team
• Familiarity with software including Anthropic, FactSet, Affinity and Pitchbook
• Preparedness for extensive travel within North America
• Valid work authorization in Canada

Preferred

• Progress towards or completion of a CFA, CPA, or Master's degree in business /economics

WHAT YOU WILL DO

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Investment Analysis and Execution

• Contributes to investment ideas and builds relationships with founders and funds
• Supports multiple workstreams including investment activity and value creation
• Supports the preliminary analysis of investment opportunities, reviews public information, meets with management teams and develops valuation frameworks
• Contributes to investment themes and identifies merits, risks, and mitigating factors for potential investment opportunities
• Coordinates and completes most due diligence sections with minimal guidance and completes advanced sections with guidance. Takes a structured approach with an appropriate level of analysis in various workstreams of due diligence
• Synthesizes findings, key analysis and supporting documents in an organized and documented manner
• Writes effective screeners, deal alerts and investment memorandums, and assists in coordinating the internal review/approval process
• Manages the CRM, including pipeline management, accurate entry and note-taking
• Interacts effectively with third party advisors as well as with BCI internal groups (e.g. technology, legal, tax, risk, etc.)
• Works as an integrated part of deal teams, supporting the diligence of commercial, financial, tax, legal, governance, human resource and ESG aspects of prospective investments

Portfolio Monitoring and Oversight

• Monitors assigned investments identifying relevant opportunities and risks including: tracking/evaluating performance metrics ; ongoing review against original investment thesis and strategic fit ; and significant changes impacting the company, valuation issues and industry developments
• Supports the development of processes to ensure sustained long-term returns
• Systematically develops objective and rigorous views on the long-term health and potential of companies within the portfolio ; leads monthly and quarterly reporting efforts
• Supports performance monitoring and value-creation initiatives

Projects/Ongoing Knowledge

• Keeps up to date on industry , venture capital and SaaS trends (M&A)
• Works on specific projects to enhance team capabilities , such as supporting the development of analyst talent
• Develops key strategic relationships with co-sponsor partners, consultants/advisors, limited partners, internal resources, etc.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

This role will be based in our office in downtown Victoria, BC.

Salary Range

The annualized salary range for this role is $110,000 - $125,000.

BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individual's skill set, experience, and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.

Next Steps

To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months, please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.

At BCI, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused, valuing integrity, and we want to know you if you share these values.

We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please contact us at [e-mail].

To learn more about working with BCI, including our comprehensive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit our BCI Careers Page.

BCI does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies, executive search firms, or staffing suppliers unless they have an existing contractual agreement with our organization. Our approved vendor relationships are established for particular recruitment requirements and do not extend to general job postings on our website or other platforms. Any candidate information or resumes submitted by suppliers not approved by BCI will be deemed unsolicited and will not be reviewed or considered. BCI will not be liable for any fees, commissions, or charges related to unsolicited candidate submissions or recruitment services.