Client Relations Co-op/ Internship

Closing Date: October 2, 2025

The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a Client Relations Co-op/Intern for the Winter 2026 work term (January to April).

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of gross assets valued at $295.0 billion and is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors. We invest globally to support pensions 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 Client Relations Co-op/Intern conducts research on a broad range of investment issues (e.g., capital markets, strategy, performance, and investment products), prepares reports and presentations for clients, and assists with the delivery of client meeting material.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will work with the Client Relations team within our Investment Strategy & Risk department. The team manages all aspects of the business relationships with our institutional investor clients who have entrusted BCI to manage their collective capital and generate long-term wealth on their behalf. The team works to build long-term relationships based on trust and to ensure that we exceed our clients’ investment performance and service expectations.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Support the efforts of the Client Relations team to proactively ensure that BCI exceeds our clients’ service expectations

• Conduct independent research and prepare reports/presentations on a wide range of investment topics for client meetings and for internal staff

• Develop a strong understanding of client needs and the specific investment objectives for various institutional investors (e.g., pensions, insurance, endowment)

• Develop client-ready responses to their requests – understand individual client needs/concerns and be able to tailor a response

• Assist with the coordination of client meetings, as well as organizing internal resources’ participation and attendance at client events

• Assist with client education by producing written materials and educational presentations

• Actively adheres to compliance and risk management policies and participates in BCI’s business continuity plan

THE IDEAL STUDENT

• Has a keen interest in investments and a drive to continually learn about financial markets

• Demonstrates an ability to gather and process large amounts of data and information and present it in a concise manner

• Likes to solve problems using creative and innovative solutions

• Enjoys building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and team members. Experience in a customer service role would be an asset

• Demonstrates an extremely strong work ethic and displays initiative to strive to deliver value above and beyond the job description

• Has relevant prior co-op experience

• Preference will be given to students who have shown initiative and a passion for the investment industry

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Impeccable attention to detail

• Interest in finance, economics, and investment management

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential

• Strong interpersonal, time management, and project management skills

• Able to work with senior investment professionals in a professional, dynamic, and performance-driven environment

• Working towards the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, or comparable, would be an asset but is not required

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career development and training

• Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment

• The chance to do work that will challenge and stimulate you

• Be a valued part of a team

• Development of real-world skills at one of the largest institutional investors in Canada & the world

• Exposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the finance industry

• Time to connect with other Co-ops/Interns from other departments - build your network and shared learning

• 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  

• 2 paid days per year for volunteering 

• Competitive pay: $2,330.00 gross biweekly + 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: Winter 2026 (January to April). Preference will be given to candidates that are interested in working in the role for two consecutive terms.

• Department: Investment Strategy & Risk

• 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 that some positions are not eligible for hybrid work. 

HOW TO APPLY

• Apply directly to the Client Relations Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

• Application deadline: October 2, 2025 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 [email protected].

We would like to hear from you!