Compliance Co-op/Internship (Winter 2027 and/or Summer 2027)

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two paid days per year for volunteers

Travel allowance for Victoria visit

Dialogue health app access

Job summary

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) seeks a Compliance co-op student/intern for Winter 2027 (Jan–Apr) or Winter 2027 & Summer 2027 (Jan–Aug). You will support our compliance team in maintaining regulatory adherence and prudent risk management while gaining exposure to a large Canadian institutional investor.

You will work with a seasoned team in Legal Affairs, performing monitoring tasks, documentation, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards and risk management.
• Basic knowledge of business and investments.
• Interest in investment management and compliance functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg is a plus.
• Experience with AI tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist Compliance personnel on various projects under supervision.
• Conduct regular investment pooled fund monitoring tasks.
• Perform personal trading reconciliations and conflict of interest screening.
• Assist in documenting current and new compliance monitoring procedures.
• Support research, ad-hoc projects and task completion as assigned.
• Help improve Compliance program using technology solutions (e.g., dashboards).

Skills

Ethical standards

Investment knowledge

Clear communication

Deadline oriented

Research & analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg

AI tools (Co-Pilot, ChatGPT, Claude)

Tools

Bloomberg

Co-Pilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Job description

Closing date: October 1, 2026 Are you passionate about ensuring ethical business practices and protecting organizational integrity? The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a Compliance co-op student/intern for the Winter 2027 (January - April) or Winter 2027 & Summer 2027 (January to August) to provide support for our dynamic compliance team in maintaining the highest standards of regulatory adherence and risk management.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $313.7 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. Our Compliance team is part of the Legal Affairs department and in various ways, collaborates with many other departments within BCI. The main objective for Compliance is to foster a culture of prudent risk management and ethical behaviour to support and advance BCI’s asset management goals with trust and integrity that aligns with the Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct. We provide objective and independent risk management and compliance services that protect our client’s assets, safeguard BCI’s reputation, and facilitate the achievement of BCI’s strategic objectives.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

• The Compliance team consists of a Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer, 2 Directors, Senior Manager, Manager, 2 Senior Associates, 2 Associate, 3 Senior Analysts, and Data Management Technician. Together we support and manage the Compliance program at BCI. You will also get the opportunity to work with other groups, as required, within the organization such as the Capital Market, Private Market, Technology, and Legal teams.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Work under the supervision of different Compliance personnel to assist with various projects
• Conduct regular investment pooled fund monitoring tasks
• Conduct personal trading reconciliations and conflict of interest screening
• Assist with documenting current and new compliance monitoring procedures
• Research, ad-hoc projects and complete tasks as assigned by the team
• Assist in the continuous improvement of the Compliance program using existing technology solutions and provide further enhancements as appropriate (i.e. dashboards)

REQUIRED SKILLS

• A dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn
• A basic knowledge of business and investments
• Has an interest in investment management
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, excellent product quality, and attention to detail
• Strong research skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Familiarity with Bloomberg would be an asset
• Has experience using AI tools such as Co-Pilot, ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI models

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent career development and work experience within a strategic function with high visibility across the entire organization
• 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 co-op students & interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning
• Two paid days per year for volunteering
• Competitive pay: $2,330.00 gross bi-weekly or $2,155.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary ($2,330.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) a graduate degree and $2,155.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate)
• 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 2027 (January-April) or Winter 2027 & Summer 2027 (January to August)
• Department: Legal Affairs 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.

With our values as our anchor, it’s our people who create the environment we work in each day. BCI has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers – for the sixth consecutive year – and has built programs and benefits to support all our employees. To learn more about working with BCI, including our competitive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion and the Recruitment process visit our BCI Careers Page We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we compete for talent and with consideration to internal equity and job structure. We aim for actual pay to be around the median of the market for target or expected levels of performance, and around the upper quartile of the market for excellent performance. The philosophy is principles-based and emphasizes pay-for-performance, long-term results, and meeting clients’ expectations. Our people help shape employee-focused initiatives and create the environment we work in each day – which further strengthens our culture. To learn more about our employee experience, visit our BCI Values in Action. There you will see how feedback in our employees was used to articulate our Employee Value Proposition (EVP), composed of three pillars: