Senior Associate Portfolio Manager, Global Equities; Consumer

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About Us

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world‑class organization while living in a west coast setting. With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, BCI provides investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and is one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world across a range of asset classes, converting savings into productive capital.

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

BCI is working with an external recruitment firm. Please do not submit your application directly to BCI; applications submitted through this site will not be reviewed. To explore this opportunity, please contact Boyden. Only qualified candidates who match the requirements will be contacted.

The Senior Associate Portfolio Manager (SAPM) works closely with the Portfolio Management team to execute the Department Investment Program goals and implement strategies that maximize risk‑adjusted returns for both funds. This role involves rigorous screening and bottom‑up analysis of global companies to identify high‑quality candidates for portfolio inclusion. The SAPM thrives in a dynamic team environment, actively collaborating with Global Equities colleagues, challenging ideas, sharing knowledge, and mentoring less experienced team members.

The primary focus is on producing investment recommendations in the consumer discretionary and consumer staples sectors across developed global markets.

Location: Victoria, BC (preferred);
Vancouver or New York offices considered for qualified candidates.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in global investment management, consulting, corporate finance, investment banking or related fields (preferred)
• Relevant degree and/or CFA (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of global consumer stocks and key value chains, as well as global economic drivers
• Strong research, financial modelling, analytical and valuation skills
• Prior experience implementing derivative strategies within long‑only equity mandates (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills and a history of working successfully in team environments
• Strong work ethic, desire for continuous learning, receptive to new ideas and embraces innovation
• High ethical standards

• Conduct intensive fundamental analysis focusing on drivers of long‑term valuation and scenario‑based risk analysis
• Perform primary research, develop a network of industry contacts, visit companies, attend trade shows, and more
• Analyze long‑term investment themes in context of individual stock recommendations
• Develop and maintain relationships with research contacts, management teams, and other stakeholders
• Source, select and manage concentrated publicly listed equity positions that fit investment themes and can outperform global markets over the long term
• Contribute to team performance through collaboration with other team members, sharing insights and research
• Work on ongoing projects that improve the core research for portfolio stocks
• Assist with day‑to‑day portfolio management, including responding to corporate actions, daily cash management, and implementing stock and FX trades

Victoria, BC (preferred);
Vancouver or New York offices considered for qualified candidates.

The annualized base salary range for this ideally Victoria‑based role is CAD $158,000 to $183,000.

Our recruitment process requires that the successful candidate agrees to a criminal record search, education and designation verification, and provides a declaration of no previous or current criminal status, as well as compliance with BCI’s Corporate Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct.

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Finance

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