Finance Co-op/Internship (Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 or Winter and Summer 2027)

BCI • Victoria, BC

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is seeking Finance co-op students and interns for the Fall, Winter and Summer work terms (September 2026 to April 2027 and January to August 2027) to support the Finance Department. BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of gross assets valued at $295 billion and is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors. The Finance department is responsible for investment and corporate accounting, valuation, financial statements, financial reporting, budgeting, tax structuring and compliance, finance client engagement, finance operations, and performance measurement and attribution. The department strives to be a trusted advisor by providing timely, accurate, and relevant financial information.

Requirements

• Good attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• High level of professionalism combined with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines while potentially dealing with competing priorities
• Good understanding of finance
• Fundamental understanding of accounting principles
• Aptitude for learning new systems and tools
• Good Excel skills
• Ability to work and grow in a team environment
• Legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the investment industry
• Desire to grow their knowledge of the industry
• Pursuit of an economics, finance, or BCom degree, CPA designation or related area in at least their 3rd year is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of special purpose financial reports that are prepared for clients on an as needed basis.
• Assist with the financial planning deliverables for pension clients’ fee consultation and approval meetings, including fee estimates modeling, briefing notes drafting and working with teams from front, middle and back offices.
• Assist with the preparation of benchmarking deliverables including client KPI reports and CEM Benchmarking reports for audience including senior management, other departments, and clients.
• Assist with the monthly internal cost recovery process, including processing large data sets, modeling, and reporting.
• Monitor emails received from clients and, depending on the request or question, respond directly to the client, or assign to an appropriate member of the team for follow up.
• Monitor and assist with the analysis on clients’ requests related to investment management fees.
• Assist with various Finance projects, including procedural documentation.
• Assist with the processing of payables and receivables for the corporation, including employee reimbursement claims and vendor/customer invoices.
• Research best practices, provide recommendations, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Support the Corporate Accountant on other tasks as required by the Corporate Accounting branch.
• Work as part of a team responsible for validating and analyzing net asset values of various investment structures.
• Work and learn with teams focused on public markets, infrastructure, real estate, private equity, and derivatives.
• Review and reconcile daily net asset valuations across all asset classes.
• Learn how to utilize industry leading software and reporting solutions.
• Assist in documenting and performing key internal controls.
• Support various compliance and deal advisory projects.
• Projects may include updating investment structure diagrams, reviewing tax provisions of investment documents, researching tax policy and provisions, collecting and interpreting historical data, and filing tax returns.
• Organize and maintain tax documents, SharePoint sites, and Excel databases.
• Gather and prepare information for Canadian, US, and International tax filings.
• Support indirect tax filings, including GST and PST.
• Collaborate with internal teams (ex: Corporate Accounting, Legal, Asset Classes, etc.) and external groups (lawyers, accountants, and other advisors).
• Document new procedures and suggest improvements to established processes.
• Prepare tax forms and materials for management and other departments.

Benefits

• Training and mentorship
• Access to Dialogue app (virtual primary care, employee and family services, mental health supports)
• 2 paid days per year for volunteering
• Competitive pay
• Fixed-rate travel allowance (if relocating to Victoria)
• Potential work term extensions and career opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree