Analyst, Business Solutions

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Analyst, Business Solutions

Apply locations Victoria, BC time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 24, 2025 (14 days left to apply) job requisition id JR101045 CLOSING DATE: January 23, 2025 We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Analyst to join our Business Solutions team at BCI for a 12-month fixed-term role. You will be responsible for interpreting and processing complex transactions, conducting cash reconciliations, and contributing to business process improvements. Your expertise will be crucial in designing, setting up, and executing workflows to optimize processes and support new strategies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, work well independently, and be committed to fostering a collaborative and enjoyable team environment.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Solutions, the Analyst interprets and processes a high volume of complex transactions, conducts cash reconciliations, provides input into business process improvements for the branch, and is responsible for supporting the daily maintenance of a stable, reliable, and high performing accounting book of record, SimCorp Dimension (SCD). They troubleshoot exceptions to smooth transaction flow-through to SCD and respond to inquiries from within IO and other departments across BCI. The Analyst is also responsible for the design, setup and execution of workflows and tools to optimize current processes and support new strategies and initiatives. The Analyst is responsible for analyzing, interpreting, investigating, and rectifying any issues as identified by internal and external stakeholders in an effective and efficient manner. They work well independently, show resourcefulness and continuous improvement, and communicate effectively. The Analyst also promotes knowledge sharing with both internal and external parties in a professional and fun team-based environment. Occasionally, this position may be required to work outside of normal BCI office hours due to the nature of the work.

WHAT YOU BRING

• University degree or College Diploma in Finance, Economics, Business, Technology, or related field
• 2+ years of related experience, preferably with an asset management, investment firm or banking institution or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
• Good understanding of investment industry operations, investment lifecycles, cash management and basic accounting principles
• Organized self-starter with proven problem-solving abilities and an eye for detail
• Collaborates and communicates effectively in a diverse interdependent team environment
• Works well under pressure to prioritize competing tasks and meet critical deadlines
• Ability to navigate multiple complex software systems and adapt to new technology
• Experience with analytical/reporting tools (Excel VBA, Power BI, SQL, etc.) is an asset
• Pursuing a professional designation (e.g. CFA, CA, CPA, MBA, CAIA, FRM) or industry accreditation is an asset

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Demonstrates the ability to accurately monitor and process daily BAU activity across multiple applications, including illiquid transactions, cash movements, reconciliations, non-standard workflows, and lifecycle events across instrument types, to ensure accurate accounting and custody books of record for BCI
• Utilizes strong analytical and investigation skills to resolve transaction exceptions, escalating when necessary
• Identifies opportunities to optimize branch workflows through a process improvement mindset
• Provides support as needed in testing, documentation, and execution of cross-departmental projects and initiatives
• Collaborates with internal and external partners and promotes knowledge sharing
• Is familiar with the minimum audit and internal control framework and actively adheres to compliance and risk management policies
• Other responsibilities as delegated

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Work from our downtown Victoria office. We are an in-person collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely 1-day a week.

SALARY RANGE

BCI offers a competitive total rewards package which includes a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan and paid time off. The annualized base salary range for this Victoria-based role is CAD $77,000 to $90,000. The base salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and consideration to internal equity. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we compete for talent and with consideration to internal equity and job structure. We aim for actual pay to be around the median of the market for target or expected levels of performance, and around the upper quartile of the market for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience and expertise.

WHY APPLY TO JOIN BCI

With our values as our anchor, it’s our people that help shape employee-focused initiatives and who create the environment we work in each day – all of which further strengthens our culture. BCI has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers – for the sixth consecutive year - and has built programs and benefits to support all our employees, including:

• Extended health and dental coverage, start on your first day of work. We have you covered!
• Our telehealth provider Dialogue connects you and your family to virtual healthcare appointments
• Eligibility to the defined benefit BC Public Service Pension Plan providing you with a secure retirement income
• Time off includes: 20 days vacation, 10 paid sick days, 6 paid personal days, and 2 paid days for volunteering – to support physical, mental, and community health
• Annual wellness allowance provided to support an active lifestyle and promote physical well-being while working from home
• On-going learning through our in-house mentoring program, professional dues support and online and in-house learning
• Relocation support is available if a move to one of BCI’s locations is required
• Invested in your learning: BCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments

TO APPLY

Apply online with a copy of your resume. We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may advance earlier. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are interested in applying for this role. You will need to be legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you currently do not have authorization or if your work permit, study permit, or visa has restrictions or is due to expire during the work term, you may not be eligible for this opportunity. At BCI, we value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can be successful. We are performance and client focused and value integrity; if you share these values, we want to know you. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage all to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), contact us at hr@bci.ca.

About Us

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 $250.4 billion of gross assets under management, BCI is the provider of investment management services to British Columbia’s public sector. We invest globally across a range of asset classes and strategies in public and private markets. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, with offices in Vancouver, New York City, and London, U.K., BCI manages a portfolio of diversified public and private market investments on behalf of our 32 British Columbia public sector clients. The people who work at BCI are committed, passionate, and approachable. They aim for continuous improvement and share BCI’s core values of clients first, performance focused, world class, accountability, transparency, and integrity. Being recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers , Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers , and BC’s Top Employers exemplifies BCI’s ongoing commitment to be a progressive workplace of choice; one that attracts, retains, and promotes talent so that we can continue to work towards meeting our clients’ financial goals. As an active in-house asset manager, BCI depends on specialized skills and expertise to successfully execute its world-class investment strategies and fulfill client needs. We are currently expanding our team and our skill base to equip BCI for the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr