Private Debt Co-op/Internship (Fall 2026)

BCI • Victoria, BC

15h • $2,745 • Hybrid

About The Position

The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is seeking Private Debt Co-ops/Interns for the Fall 2026 work term (September to December) to provide support across a range of credit investment types, including senior and subordinated debt. BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of gross assets valued at $295 billion and is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors. The Private Debt Co-op/Intern will work within our Capital Markets & Credit Investments department. This is a great opportunity to learn and apply 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.

Requirements

• 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
• High level of proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in developing financial models is considered an asset
• Bloomberg and S&P Capital IQ/Market Intelligence experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree