Senior Analyst/Associate, Performance & Analytics (Finance)

BCI; Victoria; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

BCI is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Analyst/Associate to join their Finance Department in Victoria, BC. The ideal candidate will develop performance analytics for multi-billion-dollar investment pools, requiring strong technical skills and institutional investment experience. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Paid time off including vacation and sick days

Annual wellness allowance

Relocation support available

Qualifications

• 3-5 years institutional investment experience, preferably in performance measurement.
• Strong analytical background capable of interpreting complex data.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely and highly accurate performance reports and presentations.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy and integrity of underlying data for performance calculations.
• Develop and maintain performance methodologies and attribution models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Data integrity

Education

Relevant university degree (finance, accounting, math, computer science)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SQL

Python

VBA

Job description

Closing date: July 15, 2025

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), one of Canada’s largest institutional investors, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Analyst/Associate, Performance & Analytics to join our Finance Department in Victoria, BC. Reporting to the Manager, Asset Class Performance, this role is a key contributor to the Performance team, responsible for developing and maintaining performance methodologies, benchmarks, and attribution models that support the delivery of accurate , high-quality analytics and reporting for multi-billion-dollar public market investment pools. The successful candidate will bring strong technical and financial acumen, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for data integrity and performance insights in a dynamic investment environment.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Finance department is part of BCI Operations and is responsible for investment and corporate accounting, valuations, as well as financial statements and financial reporting to our clients. The team also leads BCI’s budgeting process, tax structuring and tax compliance, finance client engagement, finance operations, procurement, and investment performance and analytics. Working with our internal business partners, auditors and external advisors, the Finance department strives to be a trusted advisor to our internal and external clients by providing timely , accurate , and relevant financial information and analysis.

Performance & Analytics serves as an authoritative source of performance information, playing a crucial role in supporting BCI's investment strategy. T he branch aligns its teams with the end customers they support, including Total Fund Performance, Asset Class Performance, Client Performance, and Performance Analytics & Support. This alignment ensures that all stakeholders receive a focused, one-stop source of independent ly measure d portfolio and benchmark performance, in-depth performance attribution, insightful performance analysis, and comprehensive reporting. Additionally, the branch contributes to compensation evaluation, further reinforcing BCI's commitment to delivering exceptional value to its clients and exceeding clients’ expectations.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Manager, Asset Class Performance, the Senior Analyst /Associate, Performance & Analytics is a subject matter expert who provides support to the Performance team by developing and maintaining performance methodologies, calculations, benchmarks, and attribution s to provide timely, accurate and high-quality performance analytics and reports for multi-billion-dollar public market investment pools . The Senior Analyst/Associate will produce regular performance reporting deliverables , interpret attribution analysis, assemble ad-hoc analytics, investigat e data discrepancies, develo p measures and reports, and ensur e the availability and accuracy of information provided to various stakeholders .

WHAT YOU BRING Must have

• 3 -5 years institutional investment experience, preferably in performance measurement

• A relevant university degree (finance, accounting, math, computer science)

• An understanding of asset class behaviour, capital markets, and complex institutional investment portfolios (i.e. knowledge of derivatives/overlay, absolute return strategies, alternative investments, private markets) and industry standard performance measurement and benchmarking practices

• Advanced Microsoft Office S uite skills , in particular Excel and SQL Server (or related data management experience such as other SQL languages querying relational databases, data modelling and manipulation)

• Ability to multi-task and deliver under pressure, with a high degree of accuracy

• Demonstrated problem solving skills , with the ability to identify issues, investigate root causes, and recommend effective solutions

• A s trong analytical background , capable of interpreting complex data to generate meaningful insights

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Has a history of being a self-starter with a natural curiosity, combining technical skills with finance/accounting knowledge and motivated by learning

Preferred

• C ompletion or pursuit of CFA, CIPM, or similar designation ( an equivalent combination of education, training , and experience may be considered)

• Knowledge of industry leading best practices related to the performance measurement and reporting of equity & fixed income assets, derivatives, and benchmarks, preferably in the Canadian Pension environment

• Skilled in leveraging Python , SQL , and VBA to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency

• Prior experience with B loomberg, Sylvan or SimCorp Dimension

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Produce s timely and highly accurate performance report s and presentations for internal investment teams and other stakeholders

• Monitor s the accuracy and integrity of the underlying data for performance calculations

• Suggest s and implement s operational process improvements

• Prepare s written analysis explaining issues or anomalies in performance results for internal clients and audit purposes

• Respond s to ad-hoc requests related to data from other BCI departments and clients on a timely basis

• Supports Performance system upgrades and implementations

• Participates in Business Planning, change management projects and corporate initiatives as needed

• Validates and explains performance results for internal investment teams

• Investigates and resolves return anomalies through effective collaboration with colleagues on the Performance team and across functions

• Supports audit, internal control, and process procedure documentation

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

• This role is based in our downtown Victoria , BC office. BCI is an in-person, collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week.

SALARY RANGE

BCI offers a competitive total rewards package which includes a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan and paid time off.

The annualized base salary range for th e Senior Analyst role is CAD $90,000 to $109,000. The range for the Associate role is $103,000 to $124,000.

The base salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and consideration to internal equity.

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.

Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience and expertise.

WHY APPLY TO JOIN BCI

With our values as our anchor, it’s our people that help shape employee-focused initiatives and who create the environment we work in each day – all of which further strengthens our culture. 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, including;

• Extended health and dental coverage, start on your first day of work. We have you covered!

• Our telehealth provider Dialogue connects you and your family to virtual healthcare appointments.

• Participation in the defined benefit BC Public Service Pension Plan providing a secure retirement income.

• Time off includes: 20 days vacation , 6 paid sick days, 6 paid personal days, and 2 paid days for volunteering – to support physical, mental, and community health.

• Four days in the office, with the option to work from home once a week, promoting a collaborative work culture and a healthy work-life balance.

• Annual wellness allowance to support an active lifestyle as well as physical well-being when working at home.

• On-going learning through our in-house mentoring program, professional dues support, tuition reimbursement, and online and in-house learning.

• Relocation support is available if a move to BCI’s office location is required .

TO APPLY

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for initial discussions.

Referrals: If you intend to list a current BCI employee as a referee, please contact them first to confirm their consent. A valid BCI email address is required , and all referrals will be verified internally.

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 has restrictions, or is due to expire in 12 months or less, please ensure to flag this to our recruitment team if your application is shortlisted.

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!