Senior Principal, Strategic Resources

BCI; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 164,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Paid time off

Performance-based incentive

Job summary

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) seeks a Senior Principal to originate, underwrite, structure, and monitor investments in metals, mining, and power within its Global Partnership Fund. Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll lead deal evaluation, due diligence, and structuring while shaping the strategy and mentoring juniors.

The role requires 8+ years of direct transaction experience in metals and mining, plus a strong network and capability in both credit and equity

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct transaction experience in metals and mining (principal investing, investment banking, or similar).
• Understanding of commodity fundamentals and mine‑finance structuring across capital structure (royalties, streams, offtake, debt, equity).
• Strong track record in deal evaluation, due diligence, and transaction structuring.
• Experience spanning both credit and equity positions within the capital structure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Originate, underwrite, structure, and monitor investments across metals, mining, and power in the Global Partnership Fund.
• Lead deal evaluation, due diligence, and investment committee preparation; mentor junior team members.
• Develop and maintain relationships with mining companies, managers, banks, and advisers.
• Contribute to investment theses and materials for investment committee preparation.
• Coordinate technical, legal, tax, and responsible‑investment diligence with internal and external advisers.
• Monitor portfolio investments, track milestones and covenant compliance, and assess risk by commodity and jurisdiction.

Skills

Metals & mining experience

Deal evaluation

Due diligence

Transaction structuring

Credit & equity experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Quantitative analysis

Industry network

Education

CFA/CPA/MBA preferred

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, New York, 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.

POSTING CLOSE DATE: September 22, 2026

BCI’s Capital Markets & Credit Investments team is hiring a Senior Principal to originate, underwrite, structure, and monitor investments across the metals, mining, and power capital structure within its Global Partnership Fund. Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll lead key parts of the investment process, from deal evaluation and due diligence to origination and investment committee preparation, while helping shape the strategy’s approach and mentoring junior team members.

We’re looking for someone with 8+ years of direct transaction experience in metals and mining, gained through principal investing, investment banking, or a comparable capital-markets role. A demonstrated understanding of commodity fundamentals and mine-finance structuring is essential, along with a strong track record in deal evaluation and transaction structuring, and ideally an existing network across the sector.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Senior Principal plays a key role within BCI’s Global Partnership Fund (GPF) responsible for originating, underwriting, structuring, and monitoring investments across the metals, mining, and power capital structure. The Senior Principal will focus solely on this investment strategy and will play a central role in helping define its investment approach. The Senior Principal brings direct transaction experience in the sector, gained through principal investing, investment banking, or a comparable capital-markets role, together with a demonstrated understanding of commodity fundamentals and mine-finance structuring.

This individual will support and lead specific parts of the investment process under the Managing Director’s direction, including deal evaluation, due diligence, and structuring, while contributing to origination, investment committee preparation, and the ongoing development of BCI’s network across the sector.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Capital Markets & Credit Investments (CM&CI) department manages C$165B of capital markets and credit investments (56% of total net AUM of BCI). The department invests globally across Credit, Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Absolute Return Strategies, with investment teams located in BCI’s global offices in Victoria, Vancouver, New York, and London. As a leader in responsible investing, CM&CI actively integrates ESG factors into investment analysis and decision‑making processes across all strategies.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 8+ years of direct transaction experience in metals and mining, gained through principal investing, investment banking, or a comparable capital-markets role
• Relevant education or degree; CFA, CPA, or MBA preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of commodity fundamentals and mine‑finance structuring across the capital structure (royalties, streams, offtake, debt, equity)
• Strong track record in deal evaluation, due diligence, and transaction structuring
• Experience spanning both credit and equity positions within the capital structure preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build relationships with management teams, GPs, and technical advisers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high‑quality investment materials
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret technical, commercial, and financial information
• Existing network within the metals, mining, or power sector preferred

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Contributes to origination of investment opportunities across metals, mining, and power, including direct, co‑investment, and manager‑led transactions
• Supports the Managing Director in developing and maintaining relationships with mining companies, specialist managers, banks, and technical advisers
• Represents the strategic resources investment strategy in discussions with management teams, GPs, and technical advisers
• Leads or supports specific parts of the investment process, including deal evaluation, financial and commercial due diligence, and transaction structuring
• Applies commodity fundamentals, project and financing lifecycle knowledge, and mine‑finance structuring expertise to underwriting
• Coordinates technical, legal, tax, and responsible‑investment diligence with internal BCI functions and external specialist advisers
• Contributes to investment committee preparation, including investment theses and supporting materials
• Supports ongoing monitoring of portfolio investments, including financial performance, development and construction milestones, and covenant compliance
• Contributes to portfolio‑level risk oversight, including exposure by commodity, jurisdiction, project stage, and counterparty
• Provides guidance to junior team members

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

This role can be based in either our Victoria or Vancouver office. We are an in‑person collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week.

SALARY RANGE

The annualized base salary range for this Victoria or Vancouver-based role is CAD $164,000 to $190,000.

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.

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].