Venture & Growth Co-op/Internship (Summer 2027 or Fall 2027 & Winter 2028)

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & training

Networking opportunities

Volunteer days (2 paid days/yr)

Travel allowance

Dialogue app access

Competitive bi-weekly pay

Vacation leave

Job summary

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) seeks a Private Equity Venture and Growth Co-op Student/Intern for the Summer 2027 or Fall/Winter terms to support the Venture and Growth team. The role offers exposure to private equity investments, portfolio analysis, due diligence, and investment memos, with mentorship and cross-team collaboration in a fast-growing organization.

Work term is in Victoria, BC, in person with occasional work-from-home options; compensation includes a

Qualifications

• Students in an undergraduate business, mathematics, computer science and/or technology program
• Team players who have the drive to continue learning, excel, and grow in a team oriented and dynamic environment
• Adventurous students curious about what the West Coast has to offer
• Students with passion for investing and a drive to continually learn about financial markets and the investment process
• Demonstrates an extremely strong work ethic and displays initiative to strive to deliver value above and beyond the job description
• Participates in a student investment club or other investment case competitions
• Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, equity research, management consulting, corporate development, or accounting is strongly preferred
• Outstanding academic track record
• Preference for students who have shown initiative and a passion for venture capital and growth equity

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence for new investment opportunities
• Assist with the preparation of investment memoranda
• Review, summarize, and analyze quarterly information for existing portfolio investments
• Drive innovation across the organization by testing and building new applications
• Analyze investment performance on an individual and aggregate investment basis
• Conduct sector research
• Assist with special projects

Skills

Team player

Critical thinking

Analytical ability

Strong work ethic

Education

Undergraduate business

Mathematics

Computer science

Technology program

Job description

Closing date: October 1, 2026

Use your critical thinking skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a Private Equity Venture and Growth Co-op Student/Intern for the Summer 2027 (May to August) or Fall 2027 & Winter 2028 (September to April) work terms to support the Venture and Growth team. If you are a highly motivated, team player who can handle multiple projects and are interested in developing your professional career and learning more about driving sustainable growth, accelerating innovation and operating on a global scale, this is the opportunity for you!

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

You will work with our Venture and Growth team ($1 Billion strategy) based within the Private Equity department which manages a portfolio of approximately $28.3 billion in global private equity investments. Investments include direct investments in private companies as well as partnerships with leading venture capital and growth equity firms. The portfolio is expected to grow significantly over the coming years, with an increased emphasis on direct investments.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

You will assist the Venture and Growth team in screening live investment opportunities, summarizing market intelligence, performing financial analysis, and finding ways to enhance the existing portfolio. During this work term, you will:

• Conduct due diligence for new investment opportunities
• Assist with the preparation of investment memoranda
• Review, summarize, and analyze quarterly information for existing portfolio investments
• Drive innovation across the organization by testing and building new applications
• Analyze investment performance on an individual and aggregate investment basis
• Conduct sector research
• Assist with special projects

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Students in an undergraduate business, mathematics, computer science and/or technology program
• Team players who have the drive to continue learning, excel, and grow in a team oriented and dynamic environment
• Adventurous students curious about what the West Coast has to offer
• Students with passion for investing and a drive to continually learn about financial markets and the investment process
• Demonstrates an extremely strong work ethic and displays initiative to strive to deliver value above and beyond the job description
• Participates in a student investment club or other investment case competitions
• Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, equity research, management consulting, corporate development, or accounting is strongly preferred
• Outstanding academic track record
• Preference for students who have shown initiative and a passion for venture capital and growth equity

WHAT WE OFFER

• Training and mentorship to develop your knowledge and professional skill sets that are required to succeed in the industry
• Be a valued part of a team and work culture that is down to earth, values your perspective and rewards transparency and accountability
• Exposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the industry
• Time to connect and build your network with other interns and BCI professionals that will contribute to your professional network and future career opportunities
• Potential work term extensions and career opportunities
• 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 2 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 term: Summer 2027 (May to August) or Fall 2027 & Winter 2028 (September to April).

Department: Private Equity 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.

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].

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.

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.

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.