Senior Associate Portfolio Manager, Funding, Victoria

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, 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.

THE OPPORTUNITY Under the direction of the Managing Director (MD), Funding, the Senior Associate Portfolio Manager (SAPM) assists in managing BCI’s leverage funding program, with an emphasis on supporting unsecured debt issuance. The SAPM is actively involved in developing investor relations strategy and materials and supporting issuance execution. Within the context of the broader funding program, which includes collateralized borrowing,the SAPM contributes to meeting or exceeding funding cost and liquidity targets for BCI’s client leverage liabilities while strictly adhering to risk parameters and investment policies.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The Capital Markets&Credit Investments (CM&CI) department manages C$165B of capital markets and credit investments (56% of total net AUM of BCI). The department invests globally across Credit, Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Absolute Return Strategies, with investment teams located in BCI's global offices in Victoria, Vancouver, New York, and London. As a leader in responsible investing, CM&CI actively integrates ESG factors into investment analysis and decision-making processes across all strategies.

The FI&FE team manages approximately $85B in assets and $26B in liabilities. FI&FE invests in a diverse range of products including government and corporate bonds, client exposures to foreign currency, and the Funding Program. The team manages various portfolios including the Corporate Bond Fund, Government Bond Fund, and sustainable bond investments, with strategies focused on maximizing risk-adjusted returns while providing essential portfolio liquidity.

WHAT YOU BRING Required:

10+ years investment industry experience

Excellent organization and communication skills, both written and verbal

Flexibility to adapt and focus efforts where needed in a developing business segment

Experience researching, preparing, and delivering investment presentations

Effective negotiating and decision-making capability

Experience with interest rate derivatives

Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail

Ability to work and excel in a team environment

Applied experience with Bloomberg and Excel

Preferred Experience:

Primary securities issuance and execution

Legal documentation including offering memoranda

Financial structuring or structured products

Industry legislation and regulation

ESG framework(s)

Under the supervision of the MD, the SAPM will support management of the funding portfolio. Specifically, the SAPM will support development of investor relations materials, participate in investor presentations, and contribute to deal execution and hedging.

Identify, analyze, value, implement and take ownership of funding opportunities.

Monitor funding exposure to ensure compliance with investment policies, fund management guidelines, and portfolio risk parameters.

Build and maintain strong relationships with the investor and banking community.

Provide research and trade ideas to help identify and capitalize on funding opportunities and assist with developing and implementing funding strategies.

Contribute to general strategy discussions on financial markets.

Maintain and enhance spreadsheet-based models and monitoring tools.

Liaise with internal BCI partners to develop investor presentation materials, educate clients and ensure efficient deal settlements.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK This role will be based in our office in downtown Victoria, BC.

SALARY RANGE The annualized base salary range for this Victoria-based role is CAD $164,000 - $190,000.

Our recruitment process requires that the successful candidate agrees to undergo a criminal record search, education and designation verification; to provide a declaration of no previous or current criminal status; and to comply with our corporate Code of Ethics&Professional Conduct.

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