Analyst, Internal Controls
BCI
Victoria, BC
Full-Time
$295
OfficeAssociate
About Us:
With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, 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 our BCI Values in Actionpage.
POSTING CLOSE DATE:July2, 2026
BCI is lookingfor anAnalyst, Internal Controls,whereyou'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.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Controls, the Analyst, Internal Controlssupports 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.
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.
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
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
This role is based at BCI's headquarters in Victoria, British Columbia.
The annualized base salary range for this Victoria-based role is CAD $80,000 to $95,000.
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 hr@bci.ca.
To learn more about working with BCI, including our comprehensive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit our BCI 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.