Investment Associate

**About InBC**

InBC Investment Corp. (InBC) is a venture capital investment fund created by the Government of British Columbia with $500 million to invest in growing companies and venture funds to benefit the people of British Columbia. With a triple bottom line mandate to value people, planet and profit, we are investing to generate financial returns alongside measurable economic, social and environmental impacts for the province.

We are building a collaborative team of fast-paced, high-performing individuals who are passionate about InBC’s triple bottom line mandate and ready to do what it takes to make it a reality, and make a difference in B.C.

**Title**:
Investment Associate

**Purpose of position**:
The Investment Associate will support the development and management of an investment portfolio of companies and venture funds aligned with InBC’s investment objectives of delivering strong financial returns and social, environmental, and economic impacts to benefit British Columbia. The Investment Associate will be involved in the full cycle of investment activities - sourcing, due diligence, deal execution, and post-investment support.

**Key Interactions**:
Internally the Associate will work with the Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Investment team members (including Investment Principals and other Investment Associates), Finance team members, General Counsel, and the Partnerships Manager.

Externally the Associate will work startup companies, venture investors, and ecosystem partners such as accelerators, incubators, and other entrepreneurial support organizations.

**Key accountabilities**:
Investment portfolio support
- Under the mentorship of the Investment Principals and CIO, support an investment portfolio aligned to InBC’s investment strategy.
- Carry out research and analysis on the financial and non-financial aspects of investment opportunities based on the of the triple bottom line mandate (such as reconciliation impact, job creation, and/or sustainability/environmental impact).
- Assist in the identification of new investment opportunities.
- Make investment proposals that align with InBC’s investment strategy.
- Working with legal counsel, support due diligence activities for any potential investment decision.
- Support the execution of investment transactions.
- With support from the Finance team, monitor the performance of portfolio investments, and take actions as required to maintain and deliver on InBC’s investment objectives.

Stakeholder engagement
- Proactively engage with communities to promote awareness of InBC’s mandate and generate potential leads for investment.
- Liaise with portfolio companies to capture data/information on performance relative to InBC’s triple mandate including socioeconomic measures, for the preparation of InBC’s annual reports.
- May work closely with management teams of portfolio companies in an advisory role, or participate on boards or advisory committees, in order to implement value-creation plans, monitor financial and operational performance, and help with growth initiatives.
- Work with the Partnership Manager to support connection to other potential funding or entrepreneurial support for investments who don’t align.

Special projects
- As required by the Chief Investment Officer and/or Investment Principals

This position could include other duties as assigned, based on the needs of the organization.

**Reports to**:
Chief Investment Officer, with mentorship from the Investment Principals.

**% Travel**:
Occasional travel across B.C. may be required.

**Qualifications**:

- Experience (minimum 2 to 3 years) conducting due diligence and/or financial modelling in venture capital, investment banking, private equity, consulting or other deal-related financial services in B.C.
- Bachelor's degree
- Working towards an MBA, CFA or CPA is considered an asset.
- Experience with venture capital or strategic fund investment is considered an asset.
- Experience working in a startup environment is considered an asset.
- Experience in multiple sectors in B.C. considered an asset.
- General knowledge of the B.C. economy, and its key industries.
- General knowledge of venture investment space in Canada.

**Other key attributes required for success**:

- Passion for impact investing and motivated to create real impact for BC.
- Ability and desire to move quickly and do what it takes to get the job done.
- Proven ability to continuously learn and put in additional efforts where gaps exist.
- Ability to build trust and collaborate with people from different communities & backgrounds.
- Excitement for being part of a new and growing team.

InBC operates on the ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

InBC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and values its diverse workplace. Women, Black, Indigenous People, People of Col