Client Relations Co-op/internship

Closing Date: May 29, 2025

The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a Client Relations co-op student/intern for the Fall 2025 work term (September to December).

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $250.4 billion and is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors. We invest globally to support pensions 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.

The Client Relations co-op/intern conducts research on a broad range of investment issues (e.g., capital markets, strategy, performance, and investment products), prepares reports and presentations for clients, and assists with the delivery of client meeting material.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will work with the Client Relations team within our Corporate & Investor Relations department. The team manages all aspects of the business relationships with our institutional investor clients who have entrusted BCI to manage their collective capital and generate long-term wealth on their behalf. The team works to build long-term relationships based on trust and to ensure that we exceed our clients’ investment performance and service expectations.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING- Support the efforts of the Client Relations team to proactively ensure that BCI exceeds our clients’ service expectations- Conduct independent research and prepare reports/presentations on a wide range of investment topics for client meetings and for internal staff- Develop a strong understanding of client needs and the specific investment objectives for various institutional investors (e.g., pensions, insurance, endowment)- Develop client-ready responses to their requests - understand individual client needs/concerns and be able to tailor a response- Assist with the coordination of client meetings, as well as organizing internal resources’ participation and attendance at client events- Assist with client education by producing written materials and educational presentations.- Actively adheres to compliance and risk management policies and participates in BCI’s business continuity plan

THE IDEAL STUDENT- Has a keen interest in investments and a drive to continually learn about financial markets- Demonstrates an ability to gather and process large amounts of data and information and present it in a concise manner- Likes to solve problems using creative and innovative solutions- Enjoys building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and team members; experience in a customer service role would be an asset- Demonstrates an extremely strong work ethic and displays initiative to strive to deliver value above and beyond the job description- Has relevant prior co-op experience- Preference will be given to students who have shown initiative and a passion for the investment industry

REQUIRED SKILLS- Impeccable attention to detail- Interest in finance, economics, and investment management- Analytical and problem-solving abilities- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential- Strong interpersonal, time management, and project management skills- Able to work with senior investment professionals in a professional, dynamic, and performance-driven environment- Working towards the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, or comparable, would be an asset but is not required

WHAT WE OFFER- Career development and training.- Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment- The chance to do work that will challenge and stimulate you- Be a valued part of a team- Development of real-world skills at one of the largest institutional investors in Canada & the world- Exposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the finance industry- Time to connect with other co-op students and interns from other departments - build your network and shared learning- 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- Potential work term extensions and career opportunities- 2 paid days per year for volunteering- 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 or joining the Investment Strategy & Risk department 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 location

THE DETAILS-
- Department: Corporate & Investor Relations- Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC- Spend your off hours exploring beautiful