Private Debt Co-op/Internship (Winter 2027 or Summer 2027)

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two paid volunteering days per year

Travel allowance for Victoria workterm

Competitive bi-weekly pay

Job summary

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) invites undergrad students to join the Private Debt team as a co-op/intern in Victoria, BC. You will assist with diligence on prospective investments, develop financial models, and support execution of new opportunities while learning from a seasoned team.

We offer hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment at one of Canada's top institutional investors.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in Business (Finance/Accounting) or Economics preferred.
• Interest in investing and financial markets with credit market curiosity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy and high-quality output.
• Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills.
• Solid research and analytical thinking with finance fundamentals.
• Experience in financial modeling is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Bloomberg/S&P IQ experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist Private Debt team with various projects under supervision.
• Support diligence of prospective investments and prepare written reports.
• Help execute new investment opportunities and build financial models.
• Monitor portfolio investments for risks and issues.
• Handle ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the team.

Skills

Investing passion

Clear communication

Deadline-oriented

Professionalism

Research and analytical thinking

Finance knowledge

Financial modelling

Experience with Excel, PowerPoint,Word

Bloomberg and S&P Capital IQ/Market IQ

Education

Undergraduate program in Business (Finance/Accounting) or Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Bloomberg

S&P Capital IQ/Market Intelligence

Job description

Closing date: October 1, 2026

Use your research and investment skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact.

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.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Private Debt Team specializes in loans to principally private companies and other specialized credit strategies. Investments primarily consist of direct senior and subordinated debt or co‑investments through our partners across a variety of industries in North America, Europe and APAC.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Working under the supervision of members of the Private Debt team to assist with various projects
• Work as an integrated part of the Private Debt team supporting the diligence of prospective investments
• Assist the Private Debt team in executing new investment opportunities (including comprehensive written reports and financial modelling)
• Monitor portfolio investments identifying relevant risks
• Ad‑hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the team

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Students in an undergraduate program with a preference for those in Business (Finance or Accounting) or Economics
• Passion for investing, drive to continually learn about financial markets, and an interest in credit markets
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, excellent product quality, and attention to detail
• A high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills
• Strong research skills combined with analytical and critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
• A fundamental knowledge of finance, accounting, business, and investment‑related disciplines
• Experience in developing financial models is considered an asset
• High level of proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook; Bloomberg and S&P Capital IQ/Market Intelligence experience is an asset

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent career development and training
• 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‑ops/Interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning
• Two paid days per year for volunteering
• Competitive pay: $2,745.00 gross bi‑weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary
• Travel: if coming to Victoria for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed‑rate travel allowance based on your location

THE DETAILS

• Work terms: Winter (January to April) 2027 and Summer (May to August) 2027
• Department: Capital Markets & Credit Investments
• 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

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are interested in applying for this role.

You will need to be legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you currently do not have authorization or if your work permit, study permit, or visa has restrictions or is due to expire during the work term, you may not be eligible for this opportunity.

At BCI, we value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can be successful.

We are performance and client focused and value integrity; if you share these values, we want to know you.

We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage all to apply.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), contact us at [e-mail].

We would like to hear from you!

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.