Private Equity Finance Operations Co-op/Internship (Winter 2027 or Winter & Summer 2027)

Location: Victoria, BC

Closing Date: October 1, 2026

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. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.

Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai.

BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our BCI Values in Action page.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Private Equity department manages a diverse global portfolio of approximately $38 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 Finance 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 WILL BE DOING

The Private Equity Finance Operations team supports BCI's private equity investment activities, spanning transaction processing, valuations and reporting, legal and document coordination, and cross-functional projects with internal and external partners. The team is hiring for two co-op/intern positions: one focused on Transactions and one focused on Reporting. Both roles offer a well-rounded introduction to Private Equity Finance Operations, combining an accounting and finance foundation with the team's growing use of data, technology, and AI. Co-ops will work closely with senior team members across both functions, gaining exposure not only to their primary workstream but also to the complementary side of the team's work.

**Please note these positions do not sit on a deal team, nor involve due diligence responsibilities.

PE Finance Operations Co-op/Intern – Transactions (4 months):

The PE Finance Operations Transactions Co-op/Intern will support the team's transactions’ functions, assisting with day-to-day transaction processing, reconciliations, and investment administration. This includes processing transaction notices, preparing payment instructions, supporting investment closings and lifecycle events, and helping maintain data integrity across BCI's financial systems, under the guidance of senior team members. In addition, the co-op or intern will contribute to AI-enabled workflows and automation that strengthen the accuracy and efficiency of team processes, collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.

As capacity allows, the co-op or intern will also gain hands-on exposure to reporting activities, including quarterly and annual valuation support and portfolio/client reporting deliverables.

Primary responsibilities will include the following:

Supports transaction processing: capital call/distribution notices, accounting allocations, and payment/receipt instructions to external managers.

Reconciles data across systems, including unfunded/total commitments (SOC1-aligned), investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.

Assists with investment closings, lifecycle events, and related fee/expense/distribution activities under the guidance of senior team members.

Monitors shared email inboxes, handles routine inquiries and invoicing, and redirects complex matters to appropriate team members.

Maintains document tracking, organization, retrieval, and policies/procedures documentation for investment transactions.

Supports data entry, verification, and maintenance in financial systems; helps prepare meeting materials and coordinate scheduling for lifecycle events.

Provides general ad-hoc support to the Finance Operations team, including data entry and maintenance in financial systems.

PE Finance Operations Co-op/Intern – Reporting (8 months):

The PE Finance Operations Reporting Co-op/Intern will support the team’s reporting functions, assisting with the quarterly/annual fund and principal valuations, commitment tracking, fee and carried interest reporting, client and financial reporting, shared inbox management, and audit and SOC1 support activities. In addition, the co-op or intern will contribute to AI-enabled workflows and automation that strengthen the accuracy and efficiency of team processes, collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners. As capacity allows, the co-op or intern will also gain hands-on exposure to transaction processing, investment closing, and lifecycle activities under the supervision of senior team members.

Primary responsibilities will include the following:

Supports the execution of quarterly fund and principal valuation calculations, with oversight from senior team members.

Contributes to fee analysis and audit/SOC1 preparation activities, helping ensure accuracy and compliance across reporting cycles.

Assists with internal and portfolio reporting deliverables, including data capture, validation, and analysis to