Director, Digital Transformation and Innovation

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:
August 31, 2026

This role helps drive the adoption of new and emerging technologies at BCI, with a significant current focus on artificial intelligence.

THE OPPORTUNITYThe ideal candidate combines an investment or finance background with a demonstrated record of applying emerging technologies, particularly AI, to real business problems. Rather than deep engineering expertise, the role calls for business fluency, technological curiosity, and the ability to earn the confidence of investment professionals and business partners across the organization.

The Director also serves as a visible champion for emerging technology at BCI, representing the organization at internal and external events and engaging with clients and portfolio companies on AI and other emerging technology topics. The position is based in Victoria and may travel on occasion among BCI offices.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITHReporting to the Senior Director, Digital Transformation & Innovation, the Director, Digital Transformation & Innovation works closely with investment teams and corporate departments across BCI to identify high-potential opportunities and leads initiatives from concept through experimentation and piloting to transition into the business.

WHAT YOU BRINGA bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; an MBA, CFA, or similar designation is an asset
10+ years of progressive experience in investment management, capital markets, banking, consulting, or a related field

Strong knowledge of the investment management industry and institutional investment processesA demonstrated passion, curiosity, and track record with new and emerging technologies, including sustained hands-on use of leading AI tools and concrete examples of applying them to business problemsA broad awareness of the emerging technology landscape and its implications for institutional investors

Sufficient technical fluency to engage credibly with technologists and vendors, and to translate between technical and business audiencesA track record of taking initiatives from idea through execution to adoption

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with comfort presenting to executives, large audiences, clients, and external partners

Well-informed, independent points of view, with the confidence to advocate for them and an openness to being challenged

An entrepreneurial mindset, a bias for action, and comfort navigating ambiguity

Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills WHAT YOU WILL DOEmerging Technology & AI Leadership Champions the adoption of new and emerging technologies across BCI, with a significant current focus on AIPartners with the Senior Director to shape and evolve the digital transformation and innovation strategy and portfolio in line with corporate and technology strategies

Monitors the emerging technology landscape, forms views on its relevance to BCI, and translates findings into opportunities and readiness initiatives

Maintains deep personal fluency with the latest AI models, tools, and techniques, and models best practices in their use Contributes to BCI’s responsible adoption of AI,…