Investment Risk Modelling Co-op/Internship (Winter 2027)

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 an Investment Risk Modelling Co-op Student/Intern for the Winter 2027 (January to April) work term to support the Investment Strategy & Risk 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 the Investment Risk Modelling and Public Markets Risk Management group within the Investment Risk Branch in the Investment Strategy & Risk department. The Investment Strategy & Risk (ISR) department plays a key role in setting, implementing, and monitoring the long-term strategies of BCI’s clients. This is accomplished by working with clients, management and asset classes to define the optimal path to achieve clients’ outcomes and enabling BCI’s investment structures and processes necessary to fulfill these outcomes. ISR consists of three branches: Strategic Asset Allocation, Total Fund Management, and Investment Risk.    

Investment Risk includes the maintenance of systems for monitoring, measuring and estimating various forms of relevant investment risks across the various asset classes that BCI currently invests or may invest in and aggregating that risk at a total fund level. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Support the monitoring of day-to-day operations regarding market and counterparty risks

• Assist in the risk management oversight by preparing relevant reports, analyses, and tools to measure risk

• Take part in developing risk-reporting templates and leverage AI tools to enhance data visualization and build dynamic, interactive reports

• Document new processes and update the manuals

• Take on ad-hoc projects using Python and Power BI and apply AI tools to automate repetitive tasks and streamline risk-reporting processes

REQUIRED SKILLS

• University Degree with courses offering strong foundations in financial risk management and investment management.

• Familiarity with Python, Bloomberg, SQL and VBA

• Working knowledge of AI tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot) and ability to apply them to data analysis, automation and reporting tasks

• Fundamental knowledge of basic business and investment related disciplines is essential   

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing 

• Exhibit a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong relationship-building ability, proactive, results oriented, and resourceful 

• Ability to meet deadlines by delivering with excellent product quality and attention to detail 

• Have a passion for investment management, a dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn 

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities 

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-op students & interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning 

• 2 paid days per year for volunteering 

• Competitive pay: $2,330.00 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: Winter 2027 (January to April)

• Department: Investment Strategy & Risk

• 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 Investment Risk Modelling 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!