Analyst/associate, Private Equity Direct Investments (consumer And Tmt), Early Talent Program

POSTING CLOSE DATE:October 2, 2026

BCIis searchingforanAnalyst orAssociate for boththeConsumer and TMT sector teams.

Join our comprehensive two-year Private Equity Early Talent Program and unlock your potential as a driven and capable professional in the investment industry. In this role, you will be involved in all aspects of the investment process, from sourcing and screening potential targets, to conducting due diligence and valuation, to closing transactions and monitoring portfolio companies. You will also have the chance to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry.

Come join our team at our downtown Victoria office.

BCI is working with an external recruitment firm. Please do notsubmityour application directly to BCI. Applicationssubmittedthrough this site will not be reviewed.

To explore this opportunity, please contactAshleighBergerat[email protected]

Only qualified candidates who match the requirements will be contacted.

THE OPPORTUNITY

TheAnalyst/Associate plays an integral role in evaluating and supporting primarily direct private equity investments and select fund commitments to strategic partners.They have a key role in investment strategy development and work within deal teams to evaluate investment opportunities and present recommendations to the investment committee. This work includes rigorous analysis, sophisticated financial modeling, and collaboration with outside professionals such as strategic partners, investment bankers, consultants, and lawyers to prepare investment committee materials, conduct due diligence and support deal execution. Following an investment, theAnalyst/Associateremainsinvolved with portfolio companies by monitoring performance andsupporting management or strategic partners on value-creation initiatives, such as follow-on M&A,financingsand strategic initiatives. 

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Private Equity department manages a diverseglobalportfolio of approximately $36billion in global private equity investmentscomprisingof fund, direct and co-investments. Portfolio growth over the coming years will be driven by an increased emphasis on direct investment, strong partnerrelationshipsand actively creating value from the portfolio to deliver superior returns for our clients.

Our department currently consists of ~65professionals spanning officeslocatedin Victoria,Londonand New York City, organized into six sub-teams: Direct Investments, Fund Investments, Venture & Growth,Portfolio Performance, Reporting & Analytics, and Operations. Our Direct Investments team can be further broken down into six sector-focused teams that cover theFinancial andBusiness Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials, Technology, Media & Communicationsand Capital Solutions.

WHAT YOU BRING

• An undergraduate degreewith high academic standing

• 1-5 years relevant experience in areas such as private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting and corporate development or equivalent experience 

• Strongskills in financial modeling, analysis, valuation, and research

• Strongwrittenand verbalcommunication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise analysis

• 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

• Proficiencyin financial databases (CapIQ,FactSet,PitchBook, Refinitiv) and data room analysis

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Investment Analysis and Execution

• Supports the preliminary analysis of private equity investment opportunities, including review of company financials, management meetings, and development of valuation frameworks across methodologies

• Takes a structured approach withappropriate levelof analysis in various workstreams of due diligence

• Works as an integrated part of deal teams, supporting the diligence of commercial, financial, tax, legal, governance, humanresourceand ESG aspects of prospective investments

• Develops investment thesis andidentifiesmerits, risks, and mitigating factors for potential investment opportunities

• Synthesizes findings, keyanalysisand supporting documents in an organized manner

• Writes effective screeners, dealalertsand investment memorandums, and prepares IC materials and coordinates the internal review/approval process

• Interacts effectively withGPs andthird-party advisors as well as with BCI internal groups (e.g., legal/tax/risk)

• Reviewskey credit terms and financial projections

• Prepares analysis in support of executing exits, including buy-hold-sell analysis

• Prepares IC materials related to exit recommendations

Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creationand Oversight

• Monitors assigned investmentsidentifyingrelevant opportunities and risks including tracking/evaluating performance metrics, ongoing review against original investment thesis, strategic fit, significant changesimpactingthe company, valuationissuesand industrydevelopments

• Plays an active role in value creation plan (VCP) monitoring and prepares analysis for value creation initiatives

• Supports the development of tracking tools and processes to ensure sustained long-term returns

• Prepares Portfolio Review Committee (PRC) materials

• Systematicallydevelops objective and rigorous views on the long-term health and potential of companies within the portfolio

Origination Support &Ongoing Knowledge

• Supports originationin direct dealsandConsumeror TMTsector development activities

• Engages inConsumeror TMTsubsector knowledge-building

• Plays an active role on GP fund underwrites

• Keeps up to date on industry and private equity trends

• Develops key strategicrelationships with co-sponsor partners,consultants/advisors, limited partners, internal resources, and other relevant stakeholders

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

These roles will be based in our headquarters in downtown Victoria, BC.

SALARY RANGE 

The annualized salary range for thisVictoria-basedrole is$132,000 - $145,000.