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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Hybrid
Closing date: October 1, 2026
Are you passionate about ensuring ethical business practices and protecting organizational integrity? The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a Compliance co-op student/intern for the Winter 2027 (January - April) or Winter 2027 & Summer 2027 (January to August) to provide support for our dynamic compliance team in maintaining the highest standards of regulatory adherence and risk management.
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.
Our Compliance team is part of the Legal Affairs department and in various ways, collaborates with many other departments within BCI. The main objective for Compliance is to foster a culture of prudent risk management and ethical behaviour to support and advance BCI’s asset management goals with trust and integrity that aligns with the Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct. We provide objective and independent risk management and compliance services that protect our client’s assets, safeguard BCI’s reputation, and facilitate the achievement of BCI’s strategic objectives.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The Compliance team consists of a Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer, 2 Directors, Senior Manager, Manager, 2 Senior Associates, 2 Associate, 3 Senior Analysts, and Data Management Technician. Together we support and manage the Compliance program at BCI. You will also get the opportunity to work with other groups, as required, within the organization such as the Capital Market, Private Market, Technology, and Legal teams.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Work under the supervision of different Compliance personnel to assist with various projects
Conduct regular investment pooled fund monitoring tasks
Conduct personal trading reconciliations and conflict of interest screening
Assist with documenting current and new compliance monitoring procedures
Research, ad-hoc projects and complete tasks as assigned by the team
Assist in the continuous improvement of the Compliance program using existing technology solutions and provide further enhancements as appropriate (i.e. dashboards)
REQUIRED SKILLS
A dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn
A basic knowledge of business and investments
Has an interest in investment management
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, excellent product quality, and attention to detail
Strong research skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Familiarity with Bloomberg would be an asset
Has experience using AI tools such as Co-Pilot, ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI models
WHAT WE OFFER
Excellent career development and work experience within a strategic function with high visibility across the entire organization
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-op students & interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning
Two paid days per year for volunteering
Competitive pay: $2,330.00 gross bi-weekly or $2,155.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary ($2,330.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) a graduate degree and $2,155.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate)
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: Winter 2027 (January-April) or Winter 2027 & Summer 2027 (January to August)
Department: Legal Affairs
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.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply directly to the Compliance Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers
Application deadline: October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT
Please upload a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial transcript will suffice)
Note: 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 co-op@bci.ca.
We would like to hear from you!
