

Closing Date: May 31, 2026
We are hiring Private Equity – Investments co-op students/interns to work in our Private Equity department for the Fall 2026 (September to December), Winter 2027 (January to April) and Summer 2027 (May to August) work terms.
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 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 responsibility of the co-op student/intern is to support the analytical efforts of investment professionals in the Private Equity department to meet our clients’ return and risk objectives. This work term will provide you the opportunity to learn about private equity investing in various industry sectors and geographies, including direct investing in companies and private equity fund investing.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will work with our Private Equity department which manages a portfolio of approximately $20.7 billion in global private equity investments. Investments include direct investments in private companies as well as partnerships with leading private equity firms. The portfolio is expected to grow significantly over the coming years, with an increased emphasis on direct investments.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
You will assist the Private Equity team in screening live investment opportunities, summarizing market intelligence, performing financial analysis, and finding ways to enhance the existing portfolio. During this work term, you will:
Conduct due diligence for new investment opportunities
Assist with the preparation of investment memoranda
Review, summarize, and analyze quarterly information for existing portfolio investments
Analyze investment performance on an individual and aggregate investment basis
Conduct sector research
Assist with enhancing current operational procedures within the Private Equity team
THE IDEAL STUDENT
Students in an undergraduate Finance or Economics program
Team players who have the drive to continue learning, excel, and grow in a team oriented and dynamic environment
Adventurous students curious about what the West Coast has to offer
Has a passion for investing and a drive to continually learn about financial markets and the investment process
Demonstrates an extremely strong work ethic and displays initiative to strive to deliver value above and beyond the job description
Participates in a student investment club or other investment case competitions
Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, equity research, management consulting, corporate development, or accounting is strongly preferred
Outstanding academic track record (A- equivalent cumulative GPA with more consideration given to strong finance/accounting/economics grades)
Preference for students who have shown initiative and a passion for the investment industry
REQUIRED SKILLS
A fundamental knowledge of finance, business and investment related disciplines
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Exhibit a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills
Strong relationship-building ability, proactiveness, results oriented, and resourceful
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, excellent product quality, and attention to detail
Have an interest in investment management, a dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Extensive experience in financial analysis and models in Excel, and PowerPoint decks is strongly preferred
Knowledge of Capital IQ and Bloomberg applications is considered an asset
WHAT WE OFFER
Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
The opportunity to work in a direct Private Equity environment and to be involved in day-to-day investment and investment management decisions
Coaching and mentoring provided by Private Equity Principals, Associates, and Analysts
Be a valued part of a team
Excellent training by Private Equity team members
Real world skills development at one of the largest institutional investors in Canada and the world
Exposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in finance
Potential future career opportunities at BCI
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: $2,745.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary
Travel: if coming to Victoria for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location
THE DETAILS
Work term: Fall 2026 (September to December), Winter 2027 (January to April) and Summer 2027 (May to August)
Department: Private Equity
Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC
Spend your off hours exploring beautiful Victoria and Vancouver Island
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 APPLY
Apply directly to the Private Equity Co-op/Internship posting through our Careers page: https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers
Application deadline: May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT
Please include a resume and transcripts (unofficial transcript will suffice)
Note: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are interested in applying for this role. You will need to be legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you currently do not have authorization or if your work permit, study permit, or visa has restrictions or is due to expire during the work term, you may not be eligible for this opportunity.
At BCI, we value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can be successful.
We are performance and client focused and value integrity; if you share these values, we want to know you.
We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage all to apply.
If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), contact us at co-op@bci.ca.
We would like to hear from you!