Investment Analyst

Investment Analyst

About InBC

InBC Investment Corp. (InBC) is a strategic investment fund created by the Government of British Columbia with $500 million to invest in growing companies and venture funds to benefit the people of British Columbia. With a triple bottom line mandate to value people, planet and profit, we are investing to generate financial returns alongside measurable economic, social and environmental impacts for the province.

We are building a collaborative team of high-performing individuals who are passionate about InBC’s triple bottom line mandate and ready to do what it takes to make it a reality, and make a difference in B.C. We want an individual who will embody InBC’s core values of:

• Stay Curious: We listen, seek and value diverse perspectives and experiences to continuously learn and innovate.
• Steward positive change: We lead with integrity and accountability as responsible stewards of public funds to drive economic, environmental and social benefits for B.C.
• Cultivate high performance: We drive financial returns and catalyze impact through collaboration, empowerment and effective execution.

Purpose of position:

The Investment Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the Investment team to invest in companies and funds that align with InBC’s triple bottom line mandate. The Investment Analyst will support the Investment team through strategic enablement and coordination of activities throughout the full investment gating process, from deal sourcing through due diligence and deal execution to post-investment support.

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, and ready to hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will adapt and learn new things quickly, solve expected and unexpected challenges, and lead with values such as curiosity, inclusion, and empathy, to support InBC’s mandate to invest in companies and venture funds with a strong connection to BC driving financial returns as well as meaningful impact.

Key interactions:

Internally the Investment Analyst will work with the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and other Investment team members, the Finance team, General Counsel, the Marketing and Communications Specialist and the Strategic Engagement Manager.

Externally the Investment Analyst may work with early stage companies, venture investors, and ecosystem partners such as accelerators, incubators, and other entrepreneurial support organizations.

Key accountabilities:

Strategic enablement

• Support strategic planning activities, including preparation of Board and committee materials.
• Support the management of CRM, document management, and other tools and templates to enable Investment team processes. Proactively identify continuous improvement and support implementation of changes.
• Work with IT Manager to maintain and support enhancements and updates to CRM; responsible for data maintenance and cleanliness.
• Coordinate the preparation of materials and scheduling for investment governance forums, such as the External Advisory Circle (EAC) and the Investment Review Committee (IRC).
• Build and maintain good relationships with InBC’s connections including, but not limited to, vendors, businesses that are prospective investments, advisors, consultants, and partners.
• Support external communications including drafting correspondence, and in coordination with the Marketing and Communications Specialist, support our CIO and CEO to amplify social media outreach.
• Continuously stay up to date on current technology and innovation trends.

Deal sourcing support

• Support research deep dives, industry analysis and market mapping of investment opportunities with direction from more senior investment team members.
• In collaboration with the Strategic Engagement Manager and Marketing and Communications Specialist, drive the research, identification and tracking of prospective investment opportunities and manage the review process with the Investment team.
• Complete initial screening of investment opportunities at top of funnel to identify which opportunities should be reviewed further and manage watchlist of opportunities for follow up.

Investment process support

• Support the Investment team with any additional research and analysis required for due diligence, and development of materials as necessary.
• Support the Investment team with execution of investment transactions, coordinating with other teams such as Legal and Finance as necessary.
• Support the flow and documentation of approvals through the investment gating process.

Investment portfolio support

• Facilitate coordination of any partnership or communications related requests on behalf of the Investment team.
• Support the Investment team and Finance team with collection of financial and impact KPIs and reporting as required.
• Support coordination and preparation of quarterly portfolio review process.
• Support development of materials to discuss underlying performance and progress of investments in quarterly portfolio review process.
• Support coordination of quarterly investment risk review process.

Special projects

• As required by the Chief Investment Officer.

This position could include other duties as assigned, based on the needs of the organization.

Reports to:

• Supports the Investment team, reporting to the Chief Investment Officer.

Salary range:

• $80,000-$90,000

% Travel:

• Occasional travel across B.C. may be required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 years of working in venture capital, investment banking, private equity, management consulting or other relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working in a startup environment is considered an asset.

Other key attributes required for success:

• Highly detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Passion for investing and motivated to create real value for B.C.
• Ability and desire to move quickly and do what it takes to get the job done.
• Proven ability to continuously learn and put in additional efforts where gaps exist.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate with people from different communities & backgrounds.
• Critical thinking with an ability to make assessments and recommendations based on multiple data points.
• Is a self-starter who thrives on challenging objectives and can manage through ambiguity to find solutions.
• Strong proficiency in using productivity tools such as MS PowerPoint for effective strategic communications and MS Excel for data analysis.

Work Location:

Office: 909-925 West Georgia Street, Vancouver BC, V6C 3L2

Applications:

Candidates are requested to include a cover letter as part of their application (maximum 2 pages) and a resume (maximum 2 pages).

Info Session: For prospective candidates to learn more about InBC Investment Corp.'s Investment Analyst role. This is your opportunity to meet our team and ask questions about the position. Session is scheduled for 11:00am on September 27. Please use the following link to register:

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1f40e024-e9c9-4d34-b969-2ebe0c43befc@6fdb5200-3d0d-4a8a-b036-d3685e359adc

Criminal Record Check: The successful candidate for this position will be required to successfully complete a criminal record check.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: InBC operates on the ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. InBC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values its diverse workplace. Women, Black, Indigenous People, People of Colour, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-06