Analyst, Internal Controls

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 $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.

POSTING CLOSE DATE: July 2, 2026

BCI is looking for an Analyst, Internal Controls, where you'll join a high-visibility team that sits at the heart of how one of Canada's largest institutional investors manages risk and maintains the integrity of its financial reporting.

If you're an audit or accounting professional who thrives in a detail-oriented, collaborative environment and wants to build deep expertise in internal controls at a world-class institutional investor, we'd love to hear from you.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Controls, the Analyst, Internal Controls supports BCI’s annual SOC 1 examination and reporting activities, assists the Internal Controls workstream on change initiatives, helps assess potential control weaknesses and contributes to the design of effective internal controls. This role requires the Analyst to acquire a thorough understanding of BCI's investment system, processes, and controls. Working collaboratively with internal clients and stakeholders, the Analyst ensures successful delivery of the BCI SOC 1 report and contributes to the organization's overall risk management objectives.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Corporate Risk & Audit (CR&A) department is responsible for providing analysis and insight on BCI’s risk exposures, governance, and control practices. Comprised of three branches – Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls, and Internal Audit – this department helps BCI understand and monitor the key risks that could impact our objectives, advises management on potential mitigation strategies, and provides assurance on the ongoing effectiveness of controls.

The Internal Controls team acts as an independent advisor to management on good control practices and helps management navigate external audit requirements.

WHAT YOU BRING

Must have

• A professional audit or accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA, CIA) or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the financial industry
• Working knowledge of project management and auditing standards
• Understanding of accounting and financial reporting practices and procedures, specifically the documentation and evaluation of internal controls
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines of multiple competing tasks within a team environment while ensuring high-quality work
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word

Preferred

• Big 4 audit experience

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Acts as the primary contact for internal stakeholders and external auditors regarding SOC 1 inquiries, providing subject matter expertise and facilitating communication
• Advises internal stakeholders on BCI's internal controls framework to ensure the accuracy of client financial reports and maintain a clean SOC 1 audit opinion annually
• Coordinates and supports periodic review of SOC 1 process documentation, and controls owner certifications over the design and operating effectiveness of key SOC 1 controls to support the SOC 1 audit
• Assists in coordinating SOC 1 testing and reporting processes; assessing preliminary findings raised by the external auditor to validate legitimacy and determine whether compensating controls are in place to mitigate financial reporting risk
• Provides regular issues status reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Controls and key business stakeholders; escalating urgent matters requiring immediate action
• Supports SOC 1 Internal Controls Workstreams for organizational initiatives, ensuring a systematic approach to change that minimizes control risk
• Supports the broader CR&A team, as required, by assisting with planning, execution, and reporting on special assurance or advisory projects

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

This role is based at BCI's headquarters in Victoria, British Columbia.

SALARY RANGE

The annualized base salary range for this Victoria-based role is CAD $80,000 to $95,000.

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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