Winter 2027 ESG Co‑op Internship – Investment Research

About the role

Join BCI’s corporate ESG group for a Winter 2027 co‑op where you will support ESG research and integration across multiple asset classes, helping the firm embed sustainability into its investment decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Research and analyze ESG risks and opportunities in BCI’s portfolio and the broader investment universe.
• Build and maintain financial models and economic scenarios to assess long‑term systemic risk impacts.
• Collect, organize, and analyze ESG data to support investment recommendations and company engagements.
• Develop and maintain Python‑based data pipelines, including data ingestion, cleaning, transformation, and analysis.
• Apply quantitative techniques such as regression analysis, factor research, and climate scenario modelling.
• Support day‑to‑day team activities, including meeting notes, process streamlining, and stewardship tasks.
• Improve data‑visualisation tools to add value to the investment process.
• Conduct research on UN Sustainable Development Goals and contribute to new investment strategy initiatives.

Required profile

• Fundamental knowledge of business, financial statements, and investment disciplines.
• Passion for investing, ESG, and continuous learning about economics and financial markets.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, and a proactive, self‑starter attitude.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel for processing large data sets.
• Python (pandas, NumPy) for data pipelines and analysis.
• SQL for data querying.
• Data‑visualisation tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Plotly/Dash.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Databricks/PySpark, and Git.
• Experience using AI/LLM tools (Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) in research and coding workflows.

What we offer

• Career development and training in risk‑management tools and methodologies.
• Work with a dynamic team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Real‑world experience at one of Canada’s largest institutional investors.
• Networking opportunities with BCI co‑ops and interns.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.
• Access to the Dialogue app for virtual primary care and mental‑health support.
• Competitive bi‑weekly pay of $2,745 CAD plus vacation leave (6 % of salary).
• Fixed‑rate travel allowance for those relocating to Victoria.