Trade Management Co-op/Internship

Closing date: January 29, 2026Use your project management and business analytics skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking Trade Management Co-op Student/Intern for the Summer and/or Fall (May to September and/or December) to work with our Trade Management team.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $295 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 and . These national and provincial competitions recognize employers who offer exceptional workplaces for their employees.The Trade Management Co-op/Intern will work within our Investment Operations, Trade Management branch. This is a great opportunity for you to gain a broad understanding of investment industry operations and financial market transactions, while sharpening your analytical and project management skills.WHO YOU WILL WORK WITHInvestment Operations (IO) is comprised of four branches: Trade Management, Cash Operations, Business Solutions and Derivatives, Collateral & Engineering. These teams support trade settlement, manage corporate actions, daily cash flows, provide technical support to all BCI and administer the derivative processing and collateral management for the Corporation.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGMonitor, review, reconcile and analyze a wide variety and high volume of financial transactions to provide timely, accurate and efficient trade settlement for all asset classes in support of pooled accounts, individual accounts, portfolio managers, and departments of BCIWork under the supervision of the Senior Analyst, Trade Management, to assist with various projectsAssist with Trade Management Team initiatives and identify and resolve inefficiencies in current Trade Management processesDevelop knowledge of relevant internal systemsFacilitate departmental initiatives, as requiredBuild and maintain collaborative, supportive relationships with team members of Investment Operations and various departments’ key operational personnelREQUIRED SKILLSA fundamental knowledge of finance, business and investment-related disciplines is essentialAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingExhibit a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively in a close interdependent team environmentAbility to meet tight deadlines and prioritizeStrong attention to detailInterest in operational investment management, commitment to the highest ethical standards and an eagerness to learnStrong problem-solving abilitiesProficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, Power BI – including the ability to use involved formulas and macros); Bloomberg experience is an assetPrevious work/intern/co-op experience or exposure to capital markets is preferredWHAT WE OFFERExcellent career development and training including:The opportunity to learn international trade settlement, security lending and corporate action processesWorking closely with multiple operational teams, asset class teams and IT teamsTraining by experienced Trade Management staffWork with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environmentThe development of real-world skills at one of the largest institutional investors in CanadaExposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the industryThe ability to opt-in for access to Dialogue, a user-friendly app that offers virtual primary care, employee and family services, and mental health supportsTime to connect with co-op students & interns at BCI – build your network and shared learningBCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments2 paid days per year for volunteeringCompetitive 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)Travel: if coming to Victoria for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your locationTHE DETAILSWork term: Summer and/or Fall 2026 (May to September and/or December)Department: Investment OperationsOffice Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BCSpend your off hours exploring beautiful Victoria and Vancouver IslandAll co-ops/internships will need to be completed in person at our Victoria office with the option to work one day per week from home. Please note, some positions are not eligible for hybrid work.HOW