Public Markets ESG Co-op/Internship (Fall 2023 and/or Winter 2024) Job at BCI
Closing date: June 1, 2023
Use your research, investment, and data science skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking two ESG co-op student/interns for the Fall 2023 work term (September to December) to provide research and analytics support across a range of asset classes and investment subjects.
The ESG co-op/intern will work within our corporate ESG group. BCI is a leader in responsible investing actively integrating environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) into our investment analysis and decision making. Successful candidates will work in one of the following two work-streams: 1) ESG Integration & Stewardship, 2) Total Fund Strategy & Risk
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ESG Integration & Stewardship – The co-op/intern will support a range of asset classes with a particular focus on public equities, fixed income, private debt, and partnership portfolio. The co-op/intern will assist the team in conducting ESG integration as part of investment decisions for all internal active funds. We engage with portfolio companies, policy makers and standard setters to advance ESG disclosure and performance. We vote our proxies at the annual general meetings of all publicly traded portfolio companies, and we report to clients and publicly on sustainability issues and outcomes. In your role, you will have the opportunity to support the team in these activities and contribute creative solutions to the ESG integration process.
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Total Fund Strategy & Risk – The co-op/intern will support research, analysis, evaluation and recommendations of systemic ESG risks and investment opportunities. The co-op/intern will assist in building and maintaining financial models, develop economic scenarios, collect and analyze financial and ESG data to support investment recommendations and participate in the research and development of new investment strategy initiatives. The team is responsible for evaluating systemic ESG risk and opportunities, their implications on portfolios, asset class, client portfolios and BCI’s total fund. As part of this work, the team is responsible for measuring, monitoring, and making recommendations on mitigation and adaptation strategies as well as new opportunities that may arise.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $211.1 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.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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Research and analyze ESG risks and opportunities in the current BCI portfolio as well as in the market broadly
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Build and maintain financial models and economic scenarios to understand long-term systemic risk impacts to the market and client portfolios
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Collect, organize, and analyze ESG data to support investment recommendations and company engagements
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Research new investment strategy initiatives, provide recommendations and work collaboratively in a team environment
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Conduct research on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) – E.g., research topics for inclusion in the SDI taxonomy
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Support day to day team activities including take meeting notes, streamlining processes, and providing support for various research, integration, or stewardship activities
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Construct and make improvements to data visualization tools for both investment and reporting purposes
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Ad-hoc research projects and tasks as assigned by the team
REQUIRED SKILLS
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A fundamental knowledge of basic business, financial statements, and investment-related disciplines is essential
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Passion for investing and a drive to continually learn about economics, financial markets, integration of ESG and climate change in the investment process
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Knowledge of finance, capital markets, economics and financial modelling is desirable
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Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
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A dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, attention to detail and an eagerness to learn
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Strong research skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities
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Self-starter: ability to be proactive, resourceful and solution oriented as well as a drive for process improvement
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Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and strong analytical skills
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High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote), particularly with advanced Excel skills to process large data sets and present in a concise manner
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Familiarity with Bloomberg, Eikon, R, Python, SQL, Tableau and Power BI would be an asset
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Financial modelling skills would be an asset
WHAT WE OFFER
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A week-long intensive bootcamp to kick off your work term with lessons on financial modeling and credit analysis amongst other topics, presented by industry leading professionals
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Excellent career development and training by helping the candidate to understand the tools, the data and the methodologies applied by financial institutions to manage their risk
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Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment
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The chance to do work that will challenge and stimulate you
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The development of real-world skills at one of the largest institutional investors in Canada and the world
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Exposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the finance industry
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The ability to opt-in for access toDialogue, a user-friendly app that offers virtual primary care, employee and family services, and mental health supports
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Time to connect with co-op students & interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning
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2 paid days per year for volunteering
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BCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments
THE DETAILS
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Work term: Fall 2023 (September to December)
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Department: Public Markets
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Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC
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Spend your off hours exploring beautiful Victoria and Vancouver Island
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Travel: if coming to Victoria for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location
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All co-ops/internships will need to be completed in person at our Victoria office. We are piloting a hybrid program whereby employees may work from home up to two days per week. Please note, some positions are not eligible for hybrid work.
HOW TO APPLY
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Apply directly to the ESG Co-op/Internship (Fall 2023) posting on our careers pagehttps://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers
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Application deadline: June 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm PT
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Please include a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial transcript will suffice) in PDF format in your Workday application (only complete applications with the required documents will be considered)
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We will be hiring on a rolling basis. You are advised to apply ASAP.
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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!
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