Trade Management Co-op/internship

Closing date: October 3, 2024

Use your critical thinking skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a Trade Management Co-op Student/Intern for the Winter and/or Summer (January to April or August 2025) work terms to support the Trade Management team. If you are a highly motivated, team player who can handle multiple projects and are interested in developing your professional career and learning more about driving sustainable growth, accelerating innovation and operating on a global scale, this is the opportunity for you

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 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

Investment Operations (IO) is comprised of four branches: Trade Management, Cash Operations, Business Solutions and Derivatives, Collateral & Engineering. These teams support trade settlement, manage daily cash flows, provide technical support to all BCI and administer the derivative processing and collateral management for the Corporation.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING- Monitor, 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 BCI.- Work under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Trade Management, to assist with various projects.- Assist with TM Team initiatives and identify and resolve inefficiencies in current TM processes.- Develop knowledge of relevant internal systems.- Facilitate departmental initiatives, as required.- Build and maintain collaborative, supportive relationships with team members of Investment Operations and various departments’ key operational personnel.

**Required Skills**:
- A fundamental knowledge of finance, 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 work effectively in a close interdependent team environment.- Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize.- Strong attention to detail- Interest in operational investment management, commitment to the highest ethical standards and an eagerness to learn.- Strong problem-solving abilities- Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, Power BI - including the ability to use involved formulas and macros); Bloomberg experience is an asset.- Previous work/intern/co-op experience or exposure to capital markets is preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER- Training and mentorship to develop your knowledge and professional skill sets that are required to succeed in the industry- Be a valued part of a team and work culture that is down to earth, values your perspective and rewards transparency and accountability- Exposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the industry- Time to connect and build your network with other interns and BCI professionals that will contribute to your professional network and future career opportunities- Potential work term extensions and career opportunities- 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- Competitive pay: Mid / Back Office: $2,260.00 gross bi-weekly or $2,090.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary ($2,260.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) a graduate degree or joining the Investment Strategy & Risk department and $2,090.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate)

THE DETAILS- Work term: Winter and/or Summer (January to April or August 2025)- Department: Investment Operations- 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 with the option to work one day per week from home. Please note, some positions are not eligible for hybrid work.

HOW TO APPLYApplication deadline: October 3, 2024 at 11:59pm PST- Please include a cover letter, resume, and transcr