Quantitative Equity Co-op/Internship (Fall 2023 or Winter 2024) [Canada]

 

Closing date: June 1, 2023

Use your research, programming, and investment skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a Quantitative Equity co-op student/intern for the Fall 2023 (September to December) and Winter 2024 (January to April) work terms (for 4 or 8 months) to work with the team in providing research and analytics support on topics relating to alpha and risk modeling.

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.

The Quantitative Equity co-op/intern will work within our Public Markets department. This is a great opportunity to learn about factor-based quantitative investing. You will apply your knowledge and skills to support the development and implementation of quantitative investment strategies, conduct data analyses, and help develop proprietary analytical tools and systems.

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 $7 billion in Canadian, 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

• 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
• BCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments

THE DETAILS

• Work term: Fall 2023 (September to December) and/or Winter 2024 (January to April)
• Department: Public Markets
• Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC / 400 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC
• Travel: if coming to Victoria / Vancouver for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location
• All co-ops/internships will need to be completed in person at our Victoria/Vancouver 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

• Apply directly to the Quantitative Equity Co-op/Internship (Fall 2023/Winter 2024) posting on our careers page

  https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers
• Application deadline: June 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm PT
• Please upload 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!