Quantitative Equity Co-op/Internship (Summer and/or Fall 2025 and/or Winter 2026)

Closing date: October 3, 2024

Use your critical thinking skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking two (2) Quantitative Equity Co-op Students/Interns for the Summer and/or Fall and/or Winter (May to August 2025, December 2025 or April 2026) to support the Public Markets team. If you are a highly motivated, team player who can handle multiple projects and are interested in developing your professional career and learning more about driving sustainable growth, accelerating innovation and operating on a global scale, this is the opportunity for you!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $250.4 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.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Public Markets group manages a portfolio of fixed income, equity, and absolute return investments utilizing both index and active management strategies. The group invests in Canada, the U.S., and internationally in both the developed and emerging markets. In addition, BCI is a leader in responsible investing actively integrating environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) into our investment analysis and decision making. The Quantitative Equity team manages over $6 billion in Global and Global ESG mandates.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Work under the supervision of members of the Quantitative Equity team on various projects 

• Use programming (primarily Python and SQL) to enhance the proprietary systems and tools built and managed by the team 

• Conduct research and data analysis to enhance the quantitative investment strategies managed by the team 

• Participate in regular team research meetings and discuss new ideas and projects

Required Skills

• Students currently enrolled in a graduate-level or postgraduate program in Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other analytical discipline 

• Strong programming skills, with experience in Python and SQL preferred 

• Interest in pursuing a career in the investment field, gaining quantitative investment experience, and exploring what the industry has to offer 

• Passion for numbers, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience with data analysis and machine learning techniques is a plus. 

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely 

• Exhibits a high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining excellent product quality and attention to detail 

• Team player who has the drive to continue learning, excel, and grow in a team-oriented and dynamic environment 

• Strong work ethic and commitment to the highest ethical standards 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Training and mentorship to develop your knowledge and professional skill sets that are required to succeed in the industry

• Be a valued part of a team and work culture that is down to earth, values your perspective and rewards transparency and accountability

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

• Time to connect and build your network with other interns and BCI professionals that will contribute to your professional network and future career opportunities

• 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  

• 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: Front Office:  $2,665.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary 

THE DETAILS

• Work term: Summer and/or Fall and/or Winter (May 2025 to August 2025 or December 2025 or April 2026)

• Department: Public Markets

• Office Location: 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC

• Spend your off hours exploring beautiful Vancouver

• Travel: if coming to Vancouver for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location

• This co-op/internship will need to be completed in person at our Vancouver 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 Quantitative Equity Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

• Application deadline: October 3, 2024 at 11:59pm PST

• Please include a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial transcript will suffice)

• Note: The ability to legally work full-time in Canada for the duration of your work term is a condition of employment at BCI

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 hr@bci.ca.

We would like to hear from you!