Settlements Co-op/Internship (Winter and/or Summer 2027)

Closing date: October 1, 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 a Settlements Co-op Student/Intern for the Winter term (January to April) to work with our Settlements team.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $313.7 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 Settlements co-op/intern will work within our Investment Operations, Investment Services and Settlements vertical. 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 two verticals: Investment Services and Settlements, and Markets and Liquidity. These teams support trade settlement, manage corporate actions, daily cash flows, provide technical support to all BCI and administer 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 Associate, Settlements, to assist with various projects.

• Assist with Settlements Team initiatives and identify and resolve inefficiencies in current Settlements 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 Settlements 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

• 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)

• 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 2027 (January to April)

• 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 Settlements Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

• Application deadline: October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

• 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!