Strategic Asset Allocation Co-op/internship

4 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada BC IMC Full time

Closing date: June 1, 2023

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.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will work with the Strategic Asset Allocation team within our Investment Strategy & Risk department.

The Investment Strategy & Risk (ISR) department plays a key role in setting, implementing, and monitoring the long-term strategies of BCI’s clients. This is accomplished by working with clients, management and asset classes to define the optimal path to achieve clients’ outcomes, and enabling BCI’s investment structures and processes necessary to fulfill these outcomes. ISR consists of three branches: Strategic Asset Allocation, Total Fund Management, and Investment Risk.

Strategic Asset Allocation assists clients with developing tailored investment policies that achieve investment objectives consistent with their investment philosophies, funding policies and risk tolerances. This team also conducts research and models relevant macroeconomic issues including assessment of the current business cycle dynamics and research of emerging economic or financial trends, opportunities, and risks - all at an asset class and total fund level.

Total Fund Management is responsible for implementing a suite of total portfolio solutions such as rebalancing and for setting pool, asset class, and total fund measures of success, including benchmarks and performance objectives.

Investment Risk focuses on the measurement and management of the asset class, total portfolio, and client investment risks. This team also advises clients on appropriate investment strategies based on their risks and tolerances for those risks.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING- Support the team in the development of clients’ ALM studies, strategic asset allocation, and investment policy recommendations to ensure that clients’ investment strategies and policies are appropriate and prudent given the nature of the funds, their underlying liabilities, and unique characteristics or circumstances- Support the management of BCI’s product shelf to ensure a client-focused rationale for each pooled fund- Assist with the development of long-term forward-looking capital market assumptions and simulations- Assist with annual investment planning activities- Ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the team

REQUIRED SKILLS- A fundamental knowledge of basic business and investment-related disciplines is essential- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing- Exhibit a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, excellent product quality, and attention to detail- Has an interest in investment management, a dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn- Strong research skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities- Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook

WHAT WE OFFER- 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-op students & interns at BCI - build your network and shared learning- 2 paid days per year for volunteering- BCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments

THE DETAILS- Work term: Fall 2023 (September to December)- Department: Investment Strategy & Risk- 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. Please note, some positions are not eligible for hybrid work.

HOW TO APPLYApplication deadline: June 1, 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

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