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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Hybrid
Closing date: October 1, 2026
Use your research and investment skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking Private Debt Co-ops/Interns for the Winter 2027 (January to April) and Summer 2027 (May to August) work terms to provide support across a range of credit investment types, including senior and subordinated debt.
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.
The Private Debt Co-op/Intern will work within our Capital Markets & Credit Investments department. This is a great opportunity for you to learn and apply your knowledge to support the development and implementation of BCI’s Principal Credit Fund, by assisting in the due diligence of new investments, ongoing monitoring of existing investments, and other ad-hoc projects.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The Private Debt Team specializes in loans to principally private companies and other specialized credit strategies. Investments primarily consist of direct senior and subordinated debt or co-investments through our partners across a variety of industries in North America, Europe and APAC.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Working under the supervision of members of the Private Debt team to assist with various projects
Work as an integrated part of the Private Debt team supporting the diligence of prospective investments
Assist the Private Debt team in executing new investment opportunities (including comprehensive written reports and financial modeling)
Monitor portfolio investments identifying relevant risks
Ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the team
REQUIRED SKILLS
Students in an undergraduate program with a preference for those in Business (Finance or Accounting) or Economics
Passion for investing, drive to continually learn about financial markets, and an interest in credit markets
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, excellent product quality, and attention to detail
A high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills
Strong research skills combined with analytical and critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
A fundamental knowledge of finance, accounting, business, and investment-related disciplines
Experience in developing financial models is considered an asset
High level of proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook; Bloomberg and S&P Capital IQ/Market Intelligence experience is an asset
WHAT WE OFFER
Excellent career development and training
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-ops/Interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning
Two 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 terms: Winter (January to April) 2027 and Summer (May to August) 2027
Department: Capital Markets & Credit Investments
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 Private Debt Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers
Application deadline: October 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm 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!
