Closing date: January 29, 2026
Use your project management and business analytics skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking Trade Management Co-op Student/Intern for the Summer and/or Fall (May to September and/or December) to work with our Trade Management team.
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 Trade Management Co-op/Intern will work within our Investment Operations, Trade Management branch. This is a great opportunity for you to gain a broad understanding of investment industry operations and financial market transactions, while sharpening your analytical and project management skills.
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 corporate actions, 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 Analyst, Trade Management, to assist with various projects
Assist with Trade Management Team initiatives and identify and resolve inefficiencies in current Trade Management 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
Excellent career development and training including:
The opportunity to learn international trade settlement, security lending and corporate action processes
Working closely with multiple operational teams, asset class teams and IT teams
Training by experienced Trade Management staff
Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment
The development of real-world skills at one of the largest institutional investors in Canada
Exposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the industry
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
BCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments
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 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
Work term: Summer and/or Fall 2026 (May to September and/or December)
Department: Investment Operations
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 Trade Management Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers
Application deadline: January 29, 2026, at 11:59pm PT
Please upload a cover letter, 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!