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BCI

Director, Digital Transformation And Innovation

BCI
Posted 12 days ago
Victoria, British Columbia, CA (Hybrid)

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Financial ServicesInvestment ManagementTechnology Adoption +22 more

Description

About Us:

With $313.7 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2026, 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.


Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai.


BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit ourBCI Values in Actionpage.


POSTING CLOSE DATE:August 31, 2026

This rolehelps drive the adoption of new and emerging technologies at BCI, with a significant current focus on artificial intelligence.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The ideal candidate combines an investment or finance background with a demonstrated record of applying emerging technologies, particularly AI, toreal businessproblems. Rather than deep engineeringexpertise, the role calls for business fluency, technological curiosity, and the ability to earn the confidence of investment professionals and business partners across the organization.

The Director also serves as a visible champion for emerging technology at BCI,representingthe organization at internal and external events and engaging with clients and portfolio companies on AI and other emerging technology topics. The positionisbased in Victoriaand maytravelon occasionamong BCI offices.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Reporting to the Senior Director, Digital Transformation & Innovation, theDirector, Digital Transformation & Innovationworksclosely with investment teams and corporate departmentsacross BCI toidentifyhigh-potential opportunities and leads initiatives from concept through experimentation and piloting to transition into the business.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; an MBA, CFA, or similar designation is an asset

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in investment management, capital markets, banking, consulting, or a related field

  • Strong knowledge of the investment management industry and institutional investment processes

  • A demonstrated passion, curiosity, andtrack recordwith new and emerging technologies, including sustained hands-on use of leading AI tools and concrete examples of applying them to business problems

  • A broad awareness of the emerging technology landscape and its implications for institutional investors

  • Sufficient technical fluency to engage credibly with technologists and vendors, and to translate between technical and business audiences

  • A track recordof taking initiatives from idea through execution to adoption

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with comfort presenting to executives, large audiences, clients, and external partners

  • Well-informed, independent points of view, with the confidence to advocate for them and an openness to being challenged

  • An entrepreneurial mindset, a bias for action, and comfort navigating ambiguity

  • Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Emerging Technology & AI Leadership

  • Champions the adoption of new and emerging technologies across BCI, with a significant current focus on AI

  • Partners with the Senior Director to shape and evolve the digital transformation and innovation strategy and portfolio in line with corporate and technology strategies

  • Monitors the emerging technology landscape, forms views on its relevance to BCI, and translates findings into opportunities and readiness initiatives

  • Maintains deep personal fluency with the latest AI models, tools, and techniques, and models best practices in their use

  • Contributes to BCI’s responsible adoption of AI, supporting the development of guidelines, governance, and risk practices

Delivery & Business Partnership

  • Leads initiatives end to end, from opportunity identification through experiments, proofs of concept, and pilots, to transition into the sponsoring business area

  • Develops a deep understanding of business partners’ processes and priorities, building the trust needed to effect meaningful change

  • Works with asset classes and corporate departments to co-identifyand co-create technology-driven improvements and new sources of value

  • Leads the evaluation and prioritization of high-potential ideas and supports funding approval processes

  • Measures and communicates the value delivered and ensures a well-supported handover of results to business and technology owners

Thought Leadership & Engagement

  • Represents BCI as a speaker and thought leader on AI and emerging technology at company events and with clients, portfolio companies, and external networks

  • Communicates a compelling vision for what new and emerging technologies make possible at BCI

  • Supports technology literacy and adoption across the organization through training, enablement, and knowledge sharing

  • Fosters connections with external innovation networks, research institutions, and technology partners to bring outside ideas in

Strategic Partners & Vendor Management

  • Builds andmaintainsproductive relationships with technology vendors, partners, and external service providers to access specialized capabilities and augment capacity

  • Monitors the vendor and research landscape andidentifiespotential partners for collaboration and co-development

Management & Leadership

  • Leads cross-functional initiative teams of internal and external resources, settingobjectives, priorities, and delivery plans

  • Establishes the KPIs and reporting used to track,optimize, and communicate progress and outcomes

  • Manages the financial resourcesallocatedto assigned initiatives, including budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring

  • Creates a supportive and healthy working environment by modeling effective communication, collaboration, engagement, and teamwork

  • Undertakes special projects or assignments asrequired

  • Performs other related duties asrequired

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

This jobis inour headquarters office in Victoria, BC, Canada.

SALARY RANGE

The annualized salary range for this role is CAD$150,000 - $180,000.

BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individual's skill set, experience, and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.

Next Steps:

To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months, please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.

At BCI, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused, valuing integrity, and we want to know you if you share these values. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please contact us at[email protected].

To learn more about working with BCI, including our comprehensive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit ourBCI Careers Page.

BCI does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies, executive search firms, or staffing suppliers unless they have an existing contractual agreement with our organization. Our approved vendor relationships are established for particular recruitment requirements and do not extend to general job postings on our website or other platforms. Any candidate information or resumes submitted by suppliers not approved by BCI will be deemed unsolicited and will not be reviewed or considered. BCI will not be liable for any fees, commissions, or charges related to unsolicited candidate submissions or recruitment services.

Job Details

Job Type
full time
Salary Range
$150,000 - $180,000
Experience
10+ years

Required Skills

Financial ServicesInvestment ManagementTechnology AdoptionESG (Environmental, Social, and GovernanceData AnalysisArtificial IntelligenceChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementCapital MarketsEmerging TechnologiesLeadershipCorporate FinanceRisk ManagementMachine LearningProblem-solvingPresentation SkillsDigital TransformationFinancial ModelingCommunicationStrategic PlanningInnovation StrategyBusiness StrategyCollaborationVendor ManagementPortfolio Management