Analyst/Associate

We are looking for an experienced Analyst or Associate to join the Infrastructure & Renewable Resources (I&RR) investing team in Victoria, BC. If you are a highly motivated, team player with excellent communication skills and an interest in investing in infrastructure – this is the opportunity for you!

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

BCI’s I&RR team invests globally in infrastructure, forestry, and agriculture businesses that provide stable long-term results. The team is one of the top ten largest institutional infrastructure investors globally, managing C$28+ billion in AUM through its offices in Victoria, BC and London, UK.

I&RR seeks meaningful investments predominantly in private companies enabling an active governance approach. The team invests in a variety of capacities in the private markets including as a sole sponsor, co-investor, and very selectively through externally managed funds. In addition, I&RR takes positions in listed infrastructure businesses as a complementary strategy to private markets investments.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Analyst/Associate (Infrastructure) is a member of the group’s investment team and assists in conducting due diligence and analysis of potential infrastructure investment opportunities and monitoring existing portfolio investments. A primary focus area of this position is to support I&RR’s investment activities in the renewable power sector.  The Analyst/Associate has a deep understanding of private markets investing and corporate finance principles, has strong financial modelling capabilities and a passion for investing in renewable power and energy transition. The ideal candidate is curious, driven and brings a long-term value investing mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Investment Origination, Execution and Due Diligence

• Work as an integrated part of deal teams, supporting the diligence of financial, commercial, technical, legal, tax, governance, human resource, and ESG aspects of prospective direct and fund investments
• Conduct valuation and financial modelling workstreams including scenario and sensitivity analyses
• Support the preparation and presentation of investment committee materials to introduce and approve prospective investments
• Manage due diligence advisors (selection, scoping, coordination)
• Screen, review, and document potential investment opportunities
• Support investment origination activities through sourcing plans/strategy discussions, partner and advisor engagement, and select industry/company research

• Assist in the monitoring of existing investments and the review of board and committee materials
• Support select portfolio company projects such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital raising
• Conduct the bi-annual valuation of existing direct and fund investments
• Support additional portfolio company analysis and reporting as required

BCI offers a competitive total rewards package which includes a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan and paid time off.

The annualized base salary range for the Analyst role is C$94,000 to C$115,000 and Associate role is C$109,000 to C$135,000. The base salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and consideration to internal equity.

We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we compete for talent and with consideration to internal equity and job structure. We aim for actual pay to be around the median of the market for target or expected levels of performance, and around the upper quartile of the market for excellent performance.

Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience and expertise.

Closing Date: September 12, 2024

WHY APPLY TO JOIN BCI

With our values as our anchor, it’s our people that help shape employee-focused initiatives and who create the environment we work in each day – all of which further strengthens our culture. BCI has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers – for the fifth consecutive year – and has built programs and benefits to support all our employees, including;

• Extended health and dental coverage, start on your first day of work. We have you covered!
• Our telehealth provider Dialogue connects you and your family to virtual healthcare appointments
• Eligibility to the defined benefit BC Public Service Pension Plan providing you with a secure retirement income
• Time off includes: 20 days vacation, 6 paid sick days, 6 paid personal days, and 2 paid days for volunteering – to support physical, mental, and community health
• Four days in office (750 Pandora Street, Victoria BC), with the option to work from home once a week, promoting both a collaborative work culture and a healthy work-life balance
• Annual wellness allowance provided to support an active lifestyle and promote physical well-being while working from home
• On-going learning through our in-house mentoring program, professional dues support, tuition reimbursement, and online and in-house learning
• Relocation support is available if a move to one of BCI’s locations is required
• Invested in your learning: BCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments

At BCI, we value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can be successful.

We are performance-focused, client-focused, and value integrity; if you share these values, we want to know you.