Analyst/Associate, Private Equity – Direct Investments, (TMT) Early Talent Program

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is a major asset manager in Canada, offering a two-year Private Equity Early Talent Program. This role involves comprehensive investment analysis, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring, providing the opportunity to learn from industry professionals. Responsibilities Supports the preliminary analysis of investment opportunities, reviews public information, meets with management teams and develops valuation frameworks Reviews key credit terms and financial projections Develops investment thesis and identifies merits, risks, and mitigating factors for potential investment opportunities Coordinates and completes most due diligence sections with minimal with guidance Takes a structured approach with appropriate level of analysis in various workstreams of due diligence Synthesizes findings, key analysis and supporting documents in an organized manner Prepares investment committee materials, including screeners, deal alerts and investment memorandums, and assists in coordinating the internal review/approval process Interacts effectively with third-party advisors as well as with BCI internal groups (e.g., legal/tax/risk) Works as an integrated part of deal teams, supporting the diligence of commercial, financial, tax, legal, governance, human resource and ESG aspects of prospective investments Monitors assigned investments identifying relevant opportunities and risks including tracking/evaluating performance metrics, ongoing review against original investment thesis, strategic fit, significant changes impacting the company, valuation issues and industry developments Supports the development of tracking tools and processes to ensure sustained long-term returns Systematically develops objective and rigorous views on the long-term health and potential of companies within the portfolio Keeps up to date on industry and private equity trends Works on specific projects to enhance team capabilities Develops key strategic relationships with co-sponsor partners, consultants/advisors, limited partners, internal resources, and other relevant stakeholders Skills An undergraduate degree, distinguished by academic achievement 1-3 years (Analyst) / 2-5 years (Associate) relevant experience in areas such as private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting and corporate development or equivalent experience Strong skills in financial modeling, analysis, valuation, and research Outstanding written and verbal communication skills High degree of attention to detail Ability to effectively manage projects under pressure and within tight deadlines Solid business acumen and judgement Ability to function both independently and as part of a high-performance team Familiarity with financial analytical tools such as Capital IQ Preparedness for occasional travel Valid work authorization in Canada Company Overview BCI is an investment management corporation that invests across a range of asset classes and strategies in both public and private markets. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is