About the role#
The Private Equity Finance Operations team supports investment activities, including transaction processing, valuations, reporting, and legal document coordination. We are hiring for two co-op and intern positions: one focused on transactions and one on reporting. Both roles provide a foundation in accounting and finance while incorporating data, technology, and AI-enabled workflows. You will work closely with senior team members to gain exposure to the full scope of the team's operations. Please note these positions do not sit on a deal team and do not involve due diligence responsibilities.
What you'll do#
- Support transaction processing, including capital call and distribution notices, accounting allocations, and payment or receipt instructions.
- Reconcile data across systems, such as unfunded and total commitments, and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with investment closings, lifecycle events, and related fee, expense, and distribution activities.
- Execute quarterly fund and principal valuation calculations.
- Contribute to fee analysis, audit, and SOC1 preparation activities.
- Support internal and portfolio reporting deliverables, including data capture and validation.
- Monitor shared email inboxes, handle routine inquiries, and manage invoicing.
- Maintain document tracking, organization, and policies or procedures documentation.
- Perform data entry, verification, and maintenance in financial systems.
- Adopt AI-enabled workflows and automation to improve process accuracy and efficiency.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a Business, Economics, or related program.
- High level of detail orientation and accuracy across recurring tasks.
- Strong problem-solving skills to analyze issues and propose practical solutions.
- Professional communication and teamwork abilities.
- Demonstrated reliability and the ability to prioritize fluctuating workloads.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Eagerness to learn about finance, operations, and accounting.
- General understanding of investment and accounting principles.
- Familiarity with financial systems, reporting tools, and AI-enabled technologies.
- Prior internship, co-op, or part-time experience involving financial data or reporting.
Location & details#
- Location: Victoria, British Columbia.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site in Victoria with the option to work from home one day per week.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About BCI
BCI is an investment management organization based in Victoria, British Columbia. Founded in 1999, the firm manages assets for public sector and institutional clients. It operates as a government agency with a staff of 501 to 1,000 employees. The company focuses on global public and private asset classes including real estate, infrastructure, and private equity.
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