Job Opportunity
Principal – Private Equity
BCI | Victoria, Canada
Job Summary
Execute against a range of investment-related priorities as well as mentor and manage the Associates and Analysts. Undergraduate degree. 4+ years of relevant experience in areas such as private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting and corporate development, or equivalent experience.
Details
* Closing Date: July 10, 2025
BCI is seeking an outstanding Principal to join its Direct Private Equity programme located at BCI’s Victoria office. BCI’s Direct Private Equity programme is organised by sector specialty, and this opportunity will be within its Global Business Services & Consumer sector team.
We are looking to hire immediately.
Who We Are
With assets under management valued at approximately C$250 billion as of 31 March 2025, BCI is one of the largest institutional investors in Canada. BCI invests in all major asset classes globally including public and private equity, infrastructure and renewable resources, fixed-income, real estate and commercial mortgages. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our public sector pension and insurance clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.
BCI is headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia and its private equity team is based in Victoria, New York City, and its newly established presence in London.
BCI’s Private Equity programme manages a ~C$31 billion global portfolio, with an emphasis on direct investments. We seek to invest ~US$100-500+ million per transaction for ~20-100% equity ownership in market-leading companies with sustainable competitive advantages and multiple value creation opportunities. BCI Private Equity invests directly and often alongside strategic partners with deep sector expertise across our targeted sectors including Financial Services, Business Services, Consumer, TMT, Healthcare, and Industrials. We secure meaningful governance/board positions which underpin our active role in value creation from deal origination through exit.
The Opportunity
The Principals are integral deal team members at BCI, responsible for executing against a range of investment-related priorities as well as mentoring and managing Associates and Analysts. Investment-related responsibilities include executing and managing direct private equity investments as well as select fund commitments with strategic partners. This includes investment research and strategy development, analysis of investment opportunities, execution of due diligence workstreams, performance monitoring, and investment-related value-creation initiatives, such as follow-on M&A, financings, and other strategic priorities.
The Principals are expected to build collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders including deal team leaders, junior team professionals, strategic partners, portfolio company executives and board members. Internally, the Principals develop and communicate independent insights with respect to investment opportunities under evaluation, as well as monitor the ongoing performance of BCI’s private equity investments. Above all else, the Principal will bring a long-term value investing mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Our desire is for candidates who are ambitious, intellectually curious, hardworking, and who can integrate seamlessly into BCI’s high-performance team.
From a cultural standpoint, we value collegial and collaborative team players who possess an entrepreneurial mindset, a ‘get it done’ mentality and above all, a commitment to help deliver strong risk-adjusted returns for BCI’s clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Investment Analysis and Execution
* Lead the preliminary analysis of investment opportunities, and recommend pipeline prioritisation and resource planning to the senior team members
* Conduct expert and potential strategic fund partner interviews, participate in management meetings, and develop initial views on valuation
* Spearhead development of investment theses by identifying investment merits and risks and assessing mitigating factors
* Coordinate, complete and/or oversee various due diligence workstreams with minimal guidance and within the appropriate due diligence framework
* Manage interactions and engagements with the external advisors as well as with internal stakeholders (i.e., legal, tax, risk, etc.)
* Synthesise findings, key analysis and supporting documents in an organised and documented manner for the broader team and investment committee
* Lead the preparation of investment committee materials; and coordinate and participate in the investment review process
Portfolio Monitoring and Oversight
* Oversee tracking, and actively evaluate financial performance, execution of value creation initiatives and valuation of portfolio companies versus original investment thesis
* Perform ongoing review of changes impacting the company and industry, identify relevant opportunities and risks, and systematically develop objective and rigorous views on the long-term potential of portfolio companies
* Coordinate resource allocation to support value creation initiatives, and work with portfolio company management teams and/or strategic partners
* Support portfolio company board directors and observers
Projects/Ongoing Knowledge
* Keep current with respect to industry and private equity trends
* Work on specific projects to enhance team capabilities
* Mentor and train the junior team members
* Participate in professional development activities on an ongoing basis
* Develop key strategic relationships with strategic partners, consultants/advisors, internal resource groups, etc.
* Understand and ensure deal team compliance with risk management policies
Key Requirements:
* Beyond an undergraduate degree, advanced degree, such as MBA or JD, will be viewed favourably
* Additional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and/or CA/CPA, are also highly valued
* 4-7 years of relevant experience in areas such as private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting and corporate development, or equivalent experience
* Strategic acumen and intellectual curiosity / flexibility, underpinned by deep technical rigour
* Insights that inform investment decisioning and commercial judgment
* Demonstrated people leadership and development
* Ability to effectively manage projects under pressure and within tight deadlines
* Ability to function both independently and as part of a high-performance team
* Strong collaboration and communication skills
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- Job Reference #: JR101216
- Compensation: CAD 165,000
- Min Education: BA/BS
- Min Experience: 4 years