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

BCI; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health & Dental

Vacation & Wellness

Job summary

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) invites applications for an 18-month fixed-term Junior Analyst, Private Equity Operations in Victoria. You will handle day-to-day transaction processing, reconciliations, and investment administration under guidance, gaining exposure to the full investment lifecycle.

Located in downtown Victoria with one remote day per week, you will work with a global team across Victoria, London and New York, applying data and AI-enabled tools to improve

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Economics.
• 1+ years of experience in a relevant discipline, including internship or co-op.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and an aptitude for data and AI-enabled tools.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy across transaction/reconciliation tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills with analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize fluctuating workloads.
• Curiosity about processes with willingness to improve.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with adaptability.
• Interest in private equity finance and investment operations.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively.
• Ability to follow structured processes and workflows precisely.

Responsibilities

• Processes capital call and distribution notices and allocations to the book of record.
• Prepares instructions for financial payments and receipts with external managers.
• Reconciles transactions across systems and investigates discrepancies.
• Supports reconciliation of unfunded and total commitments per SOC1 requirements.
• Supports investment closings and lifecycle events under guidance of seniors.
• Coordinates monthly fee payments, allocates expenses, and processes distributions.
• Monitors shared inboxes and handles invoicing as required.
• Drives document tracking and maintains policies and procedures.
• Adheres to SOC1 report requirements in daily activities.
• Contributes to AI, automation, and process optimization initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Process discipline

Quick learner

Curiosity about processes

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Economics

Degree specialization or internship in accounting or finance

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-class organization while living in a west coast setting. 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.

POSTING CLOSE DATE: September 15, 2026

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, New York, 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 $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, 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

Must have:

• 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 assignmentsStrong 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

• Processes capital call and distribution notices and accounting allocations to the book of record in a timely and accurate manner
• Prepares instructions for financial payments and receipts to/from external managers and ensures compliance with contractual obligations
• Reconciles transactions across systems, investigates and resolves 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.

Our recruitment process requires that the successful candidate agrees to undergo a criminal record search, education and designation verification; to provide a declaration of no previous or current criminal status; and to comply with our corporate Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct.