Analyst/Senior Analyst, Performance & Analytics

Elevate your career in Finance with BCI! We are looking for a dynamic Analyst/Sr. Analyst to join our Finance department in Victoria, BC. This role is responsible for producing precise and timely performance reports and presentations that drive strategic decision-making. Be at the forefront of ensuring data accuracy and integrity while providing valuable insights to clients and stakeholders. This position helps to drive business transformation by developing innovative workbooks, improving processes, and participating in corporate initiatives. Collaborate closely with diverse teams to validate and explain performance results, resolve anomalies, and support ad-hoc requests. If you are a detail-oriented professional with institutional investment experience who is ready to make an impact, join us and be part of shaping the future of Finance at BCI.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Client Performance & Reporting, the Analyst/Senior Analyst is a subject matter expert who provides support to the Performance team by developing and maintaining performance methodologies, calculations, benchmarks, and attributions to provide timely, accurate and high-quality performance analytics and reports for multi-billion-dollar clients. This is a highly client-centric role and close collaboration with other client-focused teams is required. Responsibilities may include executing performance calculations, interpreting attribution analysis, conducting ad-hoc analytics, responding to client requests, investigating discrepancies, developing new measures and reports, and ensuring the availability and accuracy of information provided to various stakeholders. The Analyst/Senior Analyst must display strong attention to detail, while being able to create visually appealing, succinct performance reports on time. The position seeks to continually improve reports, processes, and workbooks.

WHAT YOU BRING

Must have

• 1-5 years institutional investment experience, preferably in performance measurement and/or client-facing roles
• Advanced skills in the Microsoft suite, in particular Excel, Power BI, and SQL Server (or related data management experience, e.g., other SQL languages querying relational databases, data modelling and manipulation). Python and VBA are a plus
• A relevant university degree (finance, accounting, math, computer science). Completion or pursuit of CIPM, CFA, or CPA designation is preferred
• An understanding of asset class behaviour, capital markets, and complex institutional investment portfolios (i.e. knowledge of derivatives/overlay, absolute return strategies, alternative investments, private markets) and industry standard performance measurement and benchmarking practices
• Operates with a sense of urgency, and strives to produce 100% accuracy on all work
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• A strong analytical background
• Dedication to continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including business writing and acumen
• Has a history of being a self-starter with a natural curiosity to investigate and/or solve issues, combining technical skills with finance/accounting knowledge and motivated by learning

Strongly preferred

• Knowledge of industry leading best practices related to the measurement and reporting of illiquid assets, derivatives, and benchmarks, preferably in the Canadian Pension environment
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to tackle challenges in an innovative way
• Ability to multi-task and deliver under pressure, with a high degree of accuracy
• SimCorp experience considered an asset

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Produces accurate and timely performance reports and presentations for clients, management, strategy assessment, and other ad hoc purposes with business partners within BCI
• Monitors the accuracy and integrity of data and methodologies in performance activities, providing insights for clients and stakeholders
• Develops and improves workbooks, reports, and processes
• Prepares analysis and written material explaining issues or anomalies in performance results
• Responds promptly to ad-hoc requests from other departments and clients
• Reviews operations and identifies opportunities for process improvement
• Reviews and implements new systems or upgrades as required
• Participates in business planning, change management, and corporate initiatives as needed
• Completes performance reports and checks promptly
• Validates and explains performance results for our clients, requiring close collaboration with other teams
• Investigates and resolves return anomalies through effective collaboration with colleagues in Performance team and across functions
• Supports ad-hoc requests related to performance data
• Supports audit, internal control, and process procedure documentation

SALARY RANGE

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.

Depending on the skill level and relevant experience the successful candidate will be hired at one of the following levels with the annualized base salary range for this Victoria-based role.

• Analyst – CAD $77,000-$93,000
• Senior Analyst – CAD $90,000-$109,000

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.

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 sixth 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, 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 to support an active lifestyle as well as physical well-being when working at 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.

TO APPLY

Apply online with a copy of your resume. We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may advance earlier.

Closing date: April 22, 2025

Referrals: If you are currently connected with a BCI employee and plan to list them as a referee, please ensure you reach out to them first to get their consent to do so. All referrals will be verified internally.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are interested in applying for this role. You will need to be legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you currently do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions, or is due to expire in 12 months or less, please ensure to flag this to our recruitment team if your application is shortlisted.

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

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

We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage all to apply.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), contact us at hr@bci.ca.

We would like to hear from you!

About BCI

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 $250.4 billion of gross assets under management, BCI is the provider of investment management services to British Columbia’s public sector. We invest globally across a range of asset classes and strategies in public and private markets. BCI generates the investment returns that help our British Columbian public sector clients build financially secure futures.