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 $313.7 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2026, 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: September 15, 2026
Take the next step in your career as a Junior Analyst, Private Equity Operations, joining us on an 18-month fixed-term basis.
This role is for someone who takes real pride in getting the details right — you'll process transaction notices, prepare payment instructions, and reconcile investment activity where accuracy matters every time, and you'll work closely with senior team members who will mentor you in this role.
You'll get hands-on exposure to the investment lifecycle from day one, developing a strong grasp of our core processes before progressively applying the AI and automation tools our team is building. With a degree and some relevant experience already under your belt, you'll build real, practical expertise in private equity operations while working alongside experienced professionals in Victoria, New York, and London.
This 18-month fixed term opportunity includes all perks available to permanent employees, such as participation in our defined benefit pension plan, extended health and dental, vacation and wellness benefits.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to an Associate, the Junior Analyst, Private Equity Operations plays a key role in the transactions workstream of Private Equity Finance Operations and is responsible for day-to-day transaction processing, reconciliations, and investment administration. The Junior Analyst processes transaction notices, prepares payment instructions, supports investment closings and lifecycle events, and ensures data integrity in BCI's financial systems under the guidance of more senior team members.



This is an 18-month fixed-term position that provides broad exposure to Private Equity Finance Operations and the investment lifecycle, applying an accounting and finance foundation to the team's evolving use of data, technology, and AI.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The Private Equity department manages a diverse global portfolio of approximately $36 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 ~65 professionals spanning offices located in Victoria, London and New York City, organized into six sub-teams: Direct Investments, Fund Investments, Venture & Growth, Investment Process, Reporting & Analytics, and Operations. Our Direct Investments team can be further broken down into six sector-focused teams that cover the Financial and Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials, Technology, Media & Communications and Capital Solutions.

WHAT YOU BRING
Must have:

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Economics

1+ years of experience in a relevant discipline, including internship or co-op experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and an aptitude for adopting data and AI-enabled tools

Detail-oriented, with a consistent, high level of accuracy across recurring transaction and reconciliation tasks

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze issues and propose practical solutions

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Ability to manage and prioritize fluctuating workloads

Curiosity about processes with willingness to question and suggest improvements





Strong planning and organizational skills with flexibility in adapting to changing assignmentsStrong interest in private equity finance and investment operations

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively

Ability to follow structured processes and workflows with precision

Preferred:

Degree specialization or internship experience in accounting or finance

Experience in asset management or private equity finance and operations considered a valuable asset

Understanding of private equity fund structures

Familiarity with financial systems, reporting tools, and AI-enabled technologies

Commitment to continued professional development in accounting and finance

Fundamental understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Processes capital call and distribution notices and accounting allocations to the book of record in a timely and accurate manner

Prepares instructions for financial payments and receipts to/from external managers and ensures compliance with contractual obligations

Reconciles transactions across systems, investigates and resolves discrepancies

Supports the reconciliation of unfunded and total commitments in alignment with SOC1 requirements

Supports investment closings and lifecycle events under the guidance of senior team members

Coordinates monthly fee payments, allocates expenses, and processes client distributions

Monitors shared email inboxes, responds to or redirects requests as required, and performs invoicing

Drives document tracking and maintains policies and procedures documentation

Adheres to SOC1 report requirements in day-to-day activities

Contributes to the team's AI, automation, and process optimization initiatives

WHERE YOU WILL WORK
This role will be based in our headquarters in downtown Victoria, BC. We are an in-person collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week.

SALARY RANGE
The annualized salary range for this Victoria based role is CAD $78,000 - $89,000.

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.

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📌 Junior Analyst, Private Equity Operations (18-month fixed term) (British Columbia)
🏢 BCI
📍 British Columbia