Analyst/Associate, Private Equity – Direct Investments, (TMT) Early Talent Program

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is a major asset manager in Canada, offering a two-year Private Equity Early Talent Program. This role involves comprehensive investment analysis, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring, providing the opportunity to learn from industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Supports the preliminary analysis of investment opportunities, reviews public information, meets with management teams and develops valuation frameworks
• Reviews key credit terms and financial projections
• Develops investment thesis and identifies merits, risks, and mitigating factors for potential investment opportunities
• Coordinates and completes most due diligence sections with minimal with guidance
• Takes a structured approach with appropriate level of analysis in various workstreams of due diligence
• Synthesizes findings, key analysis and supporting documents in an organized manner
• Prepares investment committee materials, including screeners, deal alerts and investment memorandums, and assists in coordinating the internal review/approval process
• Interacts effectively with third-party advisors as well as with BCI internal groups (e.g., legal/tax/risk)
• Works as an integrated part of deal teams, supporting the diligence of commercial, financial, tax, legal, governance, human resource and ESG aspects of prospective investments
• Monitors assigned investments identifying relevant opportunities and risks including tracking/evaluating performance metrics, ongoing review against original investment thesis, strategic fit, significant changes impacting the company, valuation issues and industry developments
• Supports the development of tracking tools and processes to ensure sustained long-term returns
• Systematically develops objective and rigorous views on the long-term health and potential of companies within the portfolio
• Keeps up to date on industry and private equity trends
• Works on specific projects to enhance team capabilities
• Develops key strategic relationships with co-sponsor partners, consultants/advisors, limited partners, internal resources, and other relevant stakeholders

Skills

• An undergraduate degree, distinguished by academic achievement
• 1-3 years (Analyst) / 2-5 years (Associate) relevant experience in areas such as private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting and corporate development or equivalent experience
• Strong skills in financial modeling, analysis, valuation, and research
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage projects under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Solid business acumen and judgement
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a high-performance team
• Familiarity with financial analytical tools such as Capital IQ
• Preparedness for occasional travel
• Valid work authorization in Canada

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