Analyst/Associate, Private Equity – Direct Investments,

ABOUT US

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-class organization while living in a west coast setting. With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia's public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.

POSTING CLOSE DATE: January 13, 2026

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join our comprehensive two-year Private Equity Early Talent Program and unlock your potential as a driven and capable professional in the investment industry. In this role, you will be involved in all aspects of the investment process, from sourcing and screening potential targets, to conducting due diligence and valuation, to closing transactions and monitoring portfolio companies. You will also have the chance to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry.

Come join our team at our downtown Victoria office.

ABOUT BCI PRIVATE EQUITY

The Private Equity department manages a diverse international portfolio of approximately $35 billion in global private equity investments comprising of fund, direct and co-investments. Portfolio growth over the coming years will be driven by an increased emphasis on direct investment, strong partner relationships and actively creating value from the portfolio to deliver superior returns for our clients.

Our department currently consists of ~75 professionals spanning offices located in Victoria, London and New York City, organized into six sub-teams: Direct Investments, Fund Investments, Venture & Growth, Value Creation, Reporting & Analytics, and Operations. Our Direct Investments team can be further broken down into six sector-focused teams that cover the Business Services, Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, and Technology, Media & Communications sectors.

WHAT YOU BRING

• An undergraduate degree, distinguished by academic achievement
• 1-3 years (Analyst) / 2-5 years (Associate) relevant experience in areas such as private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting and corporate development or equivalent experience
• Strong skills in financial modeling, analysis, valuation, and research
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage projects under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Solid business acumen and judgement
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a high-performance team
• Familiarity with financial analytical tools such as Capital IQ
• Preparedness for occasional travel
• Valid work authorization in Canada

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Investment Analysis and Execution

• Supports the preliminary analysis of investment opportunities, reviews public information, meets with management teams and develops valuation frameworks
• Reviews key credit terms and financial projections
• Develops investment thesis and identifies merits, risks, and mitigating factors for potential investment opportunities
• Coordinates and completes most due diligence sections with minimal with guidance
• Takes a structured approach with appropriate level of analysis in various workstreams of due diligence
• Synthesizes findings, key analysis and supporting documents in an organized manner
• Prepares investment committee materials, including screeners, deal alerts and investment memorandums, and assists in coordinating the internal review/approval process
• Interacts effectively with third-party advisors as well as with BCI internal groups (e.g., legal/tax/risk)
• Works as an integrated part of deal teams, supporting the diligence of commercial, financial, tax, legal, governance, human resource and ESG aspects of prospective investments

Portfolio Monitoring and Oversight

• Monitors assigned investments identifying relevant opportunities and risks including tracking/evaluating performance metrics, ongoing review against original investment thesis, strategic fit, significant changes impacting the company, valuation issues and industry developments
• Supports the development of tracking tools and processes to ensure sustained long-term returns
• Systematically develops objective and rigorous views on the long-term health and potential of companies within the portfolio

Projects/Ongoing Knowledge

• Keeps up to date on industry and private equity trends
• Works on specific projects to enhance team capabilities
• Develops key strategic relationships with co-sponsor partners, consultants/advisors, limited partners, internal resources, and other relevant stakeholders

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Work from our downtown Victoria office. We are an in-person collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely 1-day a week.

SALARY RANGE

Depending on the skill level and relevant experience the successful candidate will be hired at one of the following levels with the annualized base salary range for this Victoria-based role:

• Analyst – CAD $115,000 – $125,000
• Associate – CAD $145,000 – $152,000

Our recruitment process requires that the successful candidate agrees to undergo a criminal record search, education and designation verification; to provide a declaration of no previous or current criminal status; and to comply with our corporate
Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct
.