AddressClosing date: February 2, 2023
Use your research, programming, and investment skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a Quantitative Equity co-op student/intern for the Summer 2023 work term (May to August) to work with the team in providing research and analytics support on topics relating to alpha and risk modeling.
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.The Quantitative Equity co-op/intern will work within our Public Markets department. This is a great opportunity to learn about factor-based quantitative investing. You will apply your knowledge and skills to support the development and implementation of quantitative investment strategies, conduct data analyses, and help develop proprietary analytical tools and systems.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The Public Markets group manages a portfolio of fixed income, equity, and absolute return investments utilizing both index and active management strategies. The group invests in Canada, the U.S., and internationally in both the developed and emerging markets. In addition, BCI is a leader in responsible investing actively integrating environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) into our investment analysis and decision making. The Quantitative Equity team manages over $7 billion in Canadian, Global, and Global ESG mandates.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Work under the supervision of members of the Quantitative Equity team on various projects
- Use programming (primarily Python and SQL) to enhance the proprietary systems and tools built and managed by the team
- Conduct research and data analysis to enhance the quantitative investment strategies managed by the team
- Participate in regular team research meetings and discuss new ideas and projects
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level program in Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other analytical discipline
- Strong programming skills, with experience in Python and SQL preferred
- Interest in pursuing a career in the investment field, gaining quantitative investment experience, and exploring what the industry has to offer
- Passion for numbers, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience with data analysis and machine learning techniques is a plus.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Exhibits a high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining excellent product quality and attention to detail
- Team player who has the drive to continue learning, excel, and grow in a team-oriented and dynamic environment
- Strong work ethic and commitment to the highest ethical standards
WHAT WE OFFER
- 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 for volunteering per year
THE DETAILS
- Work term: Summer 2023 (May to August)
- Department: Public Markets
- 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. We are piloting a hybrid program whereby employees may work from home up to two days per week. Please note, some positions are not eligible for hybrid work
- Travel: if coming to Victoria for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location
HOW TO APPLY
- Apply directly to the Quantitative Equity 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.
