Business Solutions Co-op/Internship (Fall 2026 & Winter 2027)

BCI • Victoria, BC

18h • $2,155 - $2,330 • Hybrid

About The Position

The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is seeking a Business Solutions Co-op Student/Intern for Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 work terms (September – April). This role offers the opportunity to learn daily operations, provide high-level data analytics & insights, and participate in a variety of projects within the Investment Operations (IO) department. The successful candidate will gain knowledge of daily operations, perform reporting and analytics, problem-solve, and contribute to high impact corporate projects, fostering skill development in a fast-moving team and continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel with formulas and macros) and quick to learn new technology.
• Highly organized and efficient, able to manage time wisely and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong team player and communicator, works well independently, proactively shares information, and responds promptly and effectively to communications.
• Excellent independent research skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate in a team environment.
• Problem-solving abilities and delivering accurate information under pressure.
• Capable of communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated interest in asset management and improving operations processes.
• Basic understanding of financial instruments, asset classes, system integrations, project management frameworks, and data governance.
• Experience or training in MS Excel, VBA, SQL and/or Power BI.
• Fundamental knowledge of business and investment-related disciplines.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Interest in investment management, dedication to hard work, and commitment to high ethical standards.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the job is located.
• Must be eligible to work for the entire duration of the work term.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about investment management and driven to learn about financial markets and the investment lifecycle process.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and practical knowledge of Investment Operations functions within an asset management company.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of cash flow and settlement cycles across various back-office functions, asset classes, and markets.
• Process transactions for different asset classes and respond to email inquiries.
• Organize, write, and map out procedures, workflows, and processes in an effective manner to facilitate easy navigation of information for others.
• Reconcile and monitor transactions, ensuring accuracy and consistency between internal records and the custodian, Northern Trust, while utilizing the Broadridge application to send and cancel transfers, and maintaining effective communication and collaboration.
• Troubleshoot and enhance existing workflows/workbooks used in daily operations.
• Contribute to the investment decision process by delivering reliable cash-related data to portfolio managers and other functions.
• Collaborate with various departments, including Trade Management and Accounting, to resolve cash breaks.
• Understand system-to-system integrations and data flow of transactions, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop knowledge of relevant internal systems within the department and BCI.
• Prepare and develop monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports.
• Seize opportunities to effect change and introduce new ideas.
• Complete other assigned projects, tasks, and duties.

Benefits

• 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)
• Two paid days per year for volunteering
• Fixed-rate travel allowance if coming to Victoria for this work term

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed