AddressClosing date: February 2, 2023
The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking two Compliance co-op students/interns for the Summer 2023 work term (May to August) to provide support across a range of tasks and projects in our Compliance department.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $211.1 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 department is part of the Legal Affairs group and, in various ways, collaborates with many other departments within BCI. The Compliance department’s main objective 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 and enhance 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, a director, 2 managers, 6 analysts and an administrative assistant. Together we support and manage the Compliance program at BCI. You will also get the opportunity to work with other departments in the organization as required, such as Public Markets, Private Markets, Technology, and Legal Affairs.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Work under the supervision of different Compliance personnel to assist with various projects
- Conduct regular simple 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
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn
- Basic knowledge of business and investments
- 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
- Understanding of Microsoft 365 products with emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Familiarity with Bloomberg would be an asset
WHAT WE OFFER
- Excellent career development and training in the field of compliance and investments
- Be part of and 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
- Time to connect with co-op students & interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning
- Two paid days per year for volunteering
THE DETAILS
- Work term: Summer 2023 (May to August 2023) with the possibility of extension
- Department: Compliance
- Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC
- Spend your off hours exploring beautiful Victoria and Vancouver Island
- Travel: if coming to Victoria for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location
- All co-ops/internships will need to be completed in person at our Victoria office. We are piloting a hybrid program whereby employees may work from home up to two days per week.
HOW TO APPLY
- Apply directly to the Compliance Co-op/Internship (Summer 2023) posting on our careers pagehttps://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers
- Application deadline: February 2, 2023 at 11:59 pm PT
- Please upload a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial transcript will suffice)
- Note: The ability to legally work full-time in Canada for the duration of your work term is a condition of employment at BCI
*** BCI has previously enacted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the wellbeing of all employees. This policy is currently suspended and may be reinstated based on level of risk to BCI employees or Provincial Health Order requirements.
