Investment Associate, Vancity Capital Corporation

Vancity; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Customizable Benefits

Generous Vacation

Extra Stat Holidays

Immediate Health Coverage

Defined Benefit Pension

Job summary

Vancity is seeking an Investment Associate at Vancity Capital Corporation to drive growth and performance of the portfolio through disciplined investment execution, detailed due diligence and robust post‑investment oversight, delivering investments with measurable social impact and positive financial returns. This full-time, permanent role reports to the Managing Director.

It offers a hybrid work arrangement with on‑site requirements at the Vancouver Head Office for events and business demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, economics, science, engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, capital markets or a related investment environment.
• Hands‑on experience evaluating prospective investments through financial statement analysis, financial modelling, valuation, market research and assessment of key risks and opportunities.
• Experience conducting and coordinating due diligence across financial, commercial, operational, impact and legal considerations.
• Experience developing investment recommendations and clearly presenting findings, assumptions and risk considerations to investment, governance or Committee audiences.
• Experience supporting transactions through the investment lifecycle, including structuring, negotiation, documentation and closing.
• Experience monitoring active investments and assessing financial and operational performance against investment objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end investment process, including due diligence and financial analysis of prospective transactions.
• Develop and present investment recommendations assessing financial performance, risks, opportunities and impact.
• Support negotiation and execution of legal agreements for prospective investments.
• Grow Vancity Capital Corporation’s portfolio across direct lending, venture capital and private equity fund investments with focus on impact and financial returns.
• Monitor and report portfolio performance in line with Vancity requirements and industry practices.
• Prepare materials for internal reporting, governance, and Committee updates on investment activity and portfolio performance.
• Support awareness of impact investing within Vancity and externally through speaking engagements, communications and training.
• Contribute to sponsorship opportunities and events advancing Vancity Community Capital’s mandate.

Skills

End-to-end investment process

Due diligence

Financial analysis

Investment recommendations

Stakeholder communication

Portfolio monitoring

Legal documentation support

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, economics, science, engineering or related field

Job description

We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

Vancity Capital Corporation (“VCC”) is Vancity’s growth capital subsidiary, managing the organization’s exposure in private equity, venture capital, private debt, and select infrastructure, through both direct investing and fund investments.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,300 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement.

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As an Investment Associate, Vancity Capital Corporation, you will drive the successful growth and performance of Vancity Capital Corporation’s impact investment portfolio through disciplined investment execution and robust post-investment oversight. You’ll support investments from initial due diligence and financial analysis through recommendation, execution and ongoing portfolio monitoring, helping ensure high-quality investment decisions. Your work will contribute to investments that generate measurable social impact alongside positive financial returns.

This is a Full-time, Permanent reporting directly to the Managing Director, Vancity Capital Corporation. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on‑site at Vancity Head Office in Vancouver for events and business demands.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Supporting the investment process from end to end, including conducting detailed due diligence and financial analysis of prospective transactions
• Developing and presenting investment recommendations that assess financial performance, risks, opportunities and potential impact
• Supporting the negotiation and execution of legal agreements related to prospective investments
• Supporting the growth of Vancity Capital Corporation’s portfolio across direct lending, venture capital and private equity fund investments, with a focus on measurable impact and positive financial returns
• Monitoring and managing existing investments, including calculating, tracking and reporting portfolio performance in accordance with Vancity requirements and private equity industry‑standard accounting and financial practices
• Preparing materials and analysis to support internal reporting, governance processes and Committee updates related to investment activity and portfolio performance
• Supporting awareness and understanding of impact investing within Vancity and externally through speaking engagements, communications and training
• Contributing to sponsorship opportunities and events that help advance Vancity Community Capital’s mandate and impact within the community

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, economics, science, engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, capital markets or a related investment environment
• Hands‑on experience evaluating prospective investments through financial statement analysis, financial modelling, valuation, market research and assessment of key risks and opportunities
• Experience conducting and coordinating due diligence across financial, commercial, operational, impact and legal considerations
• Experience developing investment recommendations and clearly presenting findings, assumptions and risk considerations to investment, governance or Committee audiences
• Experience supporting transactions through the investment lifecycle, including structuring, negotiation, documentation and closing
• Experience monitoring active investments and assessing financial and operational performance against investment objectives
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex information and translate it into clear, practical recommendations

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• CFA, CPA or MBA designation
• Experience in direct lending, venture capital or private equity
• Experience in operations and/or an entrepreneurial environment
• Knowledge of impact investing and social impact measurement

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Analytical and disciplined - You approach investment decisions with rigorous analysis, sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Impact‑focused - You are motivated by opportunities to generate meaningful social impact alongside positive financial returns.
• Collaborative - You communicate complex investment information clearly and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Accountable and proactive - You take ownership of your work, manage competing priorities and follow investments through from initial analysis to ongoing portfolio oversight.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role,

What You’ll Earn:

This role offers a base salary of $125,000 per annum plus variable pay. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change‑makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

• Living Wage Employer : We’re the largest private‑sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s Top Employers.
• Customizable Benefits : Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs.
• Generous Vacation : New employees start with 3‑4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time.
• Extra Stat Holidays : In addition to BC’s 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness.
• Immediate Health Coverage : Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from.
• Defined Benefit Pension : Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.

Vancity Talent Programs:

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are also committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]. We’re here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.