Junior Analyst, Private Equity Operations (18-month fixed term)

British Columbia Investment Corporation; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Health & dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Junior Analyst, Private Equity Operations at British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is an 18-month fixed-term role based in Victoria, BC, with opportunities to collaborate across our global teams in Victoria, New York, and London. You will handle daily transaction processing, reconciliations, and investment administration under guidance from more senior team members.

You bring an undergraduate degree in business or economics and 1+ years of relevant experience, with

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Economics.
• 1+ years of experience in a relevant discipline, including internship or co-op experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and an aptitude for adopting data and AI-enabled tools.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy across recurring transaction and reconciliation tasks.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and collaborative skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage fluctuating workloads and adapt to changing assignments.
• GAAP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process capital call and distribution notices and allocations to the book of record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare instructions for financial payments and receipts to/from external managers and ensures compliance with contractual obligations.
• Reconcile transactions across systems and investigate discrepancies.
• Support the reconciliation of unfunded and total commitments in alignment with SOC1 requirements.
• Support investment closings and lifecycle events under the guidance of senior team members.
• Coordinate monthly fee payments, allocate expenses, and process client distributions.
• Monitor shared inboxes, respond to or redirect requests as required, and perform invoicing.
• Drive document tracking and maintain policies and procedures documentation.
• Adhere to SOC1 report requirements in day-to-day activities.
• Contribute to the team’s AI, automation, and process optimization initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Data & AI tools

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Workflow management

Learning quickly

GAAP knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Economics

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, NewYork, 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 15, 2026

Opportunity

Take the next step in your career as a Junior Analyst, Private Equity Operations, joining us on an 18-month fixed-term basis. This role is for someone who takes real pride in getting the details right — you'll process transaction notices, prepare payment instructions, and reconcile investment activity where accuracy matters every time, and you'll work closely with senior team members who will mentor you in this role. You'll get hands‑on exposure to the investment lifecycle from day one, developing a strong grasp of our core processes before progressively applying the AI and automation tools our team is building. With a degree and some relevant experience already under your belt, you'll build real, practical expertise in private equity operations while working alongside experienced professionals in Victoria, NewYork, and London.

This 18‑month fixed term opportunity includes all benefits available to permanent employees, such as participation in our defined benefit pension plan, extended health and dental, vacation and wellness benefits.

The Opportunity

Reporting to an Associate, the Junior Analyst, Private Equity Operations plays a key role in the transactions workstream of Private Equity Finance Operations and is responsible for day-to-day transaction processing, reconciliations, and investment administration. The Junior Analyst processes transaction notices, prepares payment instructions, supports investment closings and lifecycle events, and ensures data integrity in BCI’s financial systems under the guidance of more senior team members. This is an 18‑month fixed-term position that provides broad exposure to Private Equity Finance Operations and the investment lifecycle, applying an accounting and finance foundation to the team’s evolving use of data, technology, and AI.

Who You Will Work With

The Private Equity department manages a diverse global portfolio of approximately $36billion 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 NewYork City, organized into six sub‑teams: Direct Investments, Fund Investments, Venture & Growth, Investment Process, 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

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Economics


• 1+ years of experience in a relevant discipline, including internship or co‑op experience


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and an aptitude for adopting data and AI-enabled tools


• Detail‑oriented, with a consistent, high level of accuracy across recurring transaction and reconciliation tasks


• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyze issues and propose practical solutions


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• Ability to manage and prioritize fluctuating workloads


• Curiosity about processes with willingness to question and suggest improvements


• Strong planning and organizational skills with flexibility in adapting to changing assignments


• Strong interest in private equity finance and investment operations


• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively


• Ability to follow structured processes and workflows with precision


• Preferred: Degree specialization or internship experience in accounting or finance


• Experience in asset management or private equity finance and operations considered a valuable asset


• Understanding of private equity fund structures


• Familiarity with financial systems, reporting tools, and AI-enabled technologies


• Commitment to continued professional development in accounting and finance


• Fundamental understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

What You Will Do

• Process capital call and distribution notices and accounting allocations to the book of record in a timely and accurate manner


• Prepare instructions for financial payments and receipts to/from external managers and ensures compliance with contractual obligations


• Reconcile transactions across systems, investigate and resolve discrepancies


• Supports the reconciliation of unfunded and total commitments in alignment with SOC1 requirements


• Supports investment closings and lifecycle events under the guidance of senior team members


• Coordinates monthly fee payments, allocates expenses, and processes client distributions


• Monitors shared email inboxes, responds to or redirects requests as required, and performs invoicing


• Drives document tracking and maintains policies and procedures documentation


• Adheres to SOC1 report requirements in day-to-day activities


• Contributes to the team’s AI, automation, and process optimization initiatives

Where You Will Work

This role will be based in our headquarters in downtown Victoria, BC. We are an in‑person collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week.

Salary Range

The annualized salary range for this Victoria based role is CAD $78,000 - $89,000. 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.

Other Information

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.

To learn more about us, visit our BCI website. 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 from our employees was used to articulate our Employee Value Proposition (EVP), composed of three pillars: Performance with Purpose, Built on Collective Expertise, and Accelerating Innovation.