Analyst, Private Equity Operations

About Us:

With $313.7 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2026, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. 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.

POSTING CLOSE DATE:
September 10, 2026

BCI is looking for an Analyst, Private Equity  this position you'll play a central role in the reporting workstream of Private Equity Finance Operations, executing the quarterly valuations cycle, supporting audit and SOC1 activities, and turning portfolio data into decision-ready insights for internal and external stakeholders.

We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in accounting — ideally including audit or Big 4 public accounting experience — who's comfortable working at the intersection of investment accounting, financial reporting, and risk management.

If you have a CPA designation or Big 4 background, along with an appetite for AI-enabled workflows and automation, this role offers the chance to bring that rigour to a fast-growing global private equity portfolio while sharpening your expertise in fund structures, valuations, and reporting.

THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to an Associate, the Analyst, Private Equity Operations plays a key role in the reporting workstream of Private Equity Finance Operations, and is responsible for executing the quarterly valuations cycle, internal and portfolio reporting, and audit and SOC1 support activities. The Analyst executes fund and principal valuation calculations, validates fees, carried interest, and commitment data, and prepares internal reporting that turns portfolio data into decision-ready insights.

The Analyst adopts and contributes to AI-enabled workflows and automation that strengthens the accuracy and efficiency of the reporting process, collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITHThe Private Equity department manages a diverse global portfolio of approximately $36 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, Portfolio Performance, Reporting & Analytics, and 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 BRINGMust have:

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline3-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or investment operations

Experience in accounting, including audit, financial reporting, or valuations

Proficiency in investment accounting and financial reporting

Familiarity with SOC1 requirements and risk management

Working knowledge of finance operations

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Demonstrated aptitude with data and automation tools, including advanced Excel and AI-assisted workflows

Ability to independently execute core financial workflows with accuracy

Proactive in identifying inefficiencies and suggesting improvements

Preferred:

Working knowledge of private equity fund structures CPA designation or Big 4 public accounting experience considered an asset

Experience with large language models (LLMs), Databricks, and accounting systems

Applied experience in financial modelling and Excel-based quantitative analysis that draws on accounting and finance expertise WHAT YOU WILL DO Executes quarterly fund and principal valuation calculations with oversight from Associates Supports the review of external manager and third-party valuation reports and reconciles conclusions to the book of record

Maintains fee, carried interest, and unfunded and commitment tracking in alignment with SOC1 requirements

Prepares internal and portfolio reporting deliverables with accuracy and timeliness

Executes data capture,…