Liquidity & Counterparty Risk Management Co-op (Winter 2027)

About the role

The Liquidity & Counterparty Risk Management co‑op supports BCI’s Investment Strategy & Risk team by providing research and analytics on liquidity, leverage and counterparty exposures. The position runs for either the Winter 2027 term (January‑April) or a combined Winter & Summer term (January‑August) and is based in Victoria.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse and challenge liquidity risk interpretations across asset classes and investment mandates.
• Identify and monitor counterparty risks across the portfolio.
• Enhance private‑markets capital‑call and distribution models.
• Conduct fundamental credit analysis for financial institutions.
• Improve forward‑looking liquidity models and integrate them into client asset‑allocation processes.
• Prepare and modernise periodic risk reports for senior management.
• Assist in integrating AI/LLM tools to streamline existing workflows.
• Execute ad‑hoc projects as assigned by the team.

Required skills

• Degree coursework in finance, economics, statistics or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel, Python and SQL.
• Familiarity with Agentic AI tools such as OpenAI Codex CLI or Claude Code.
• Basic data‑engineering knowledge (pipelines, ETL, orchestration, storage).
• Exposure to Bloomberg and Capital IQ platforms is an asset.

What we offer

• Competitive bi‑weekly pay of $2,330 gross.
• Travel allowance for relocation to Victoria.
• Access to professional development resources and mentorship.
• Paid volunteering days and vacation leave based on 6 % of salary.
• Opportunity to work with a leading Canadian institutional investor.