Senior Analyst or Associate, ESG

POSTING CLOSE DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2026

Based in Victoria, BC, this role puts you at the center of BCI's responsible investing program, where proxy voting decisions and ESG analysis help guide how C$165 billion in capital markets and credit investments is stewarded across global markets. The Senior Analyst/Associate, ESG will gain hands on exposure to proxy voting, portfolio company engagement, and ESG integration across asset classes, working alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team supporting one of Canada's largest institutional investors.

The Capital Markets & Credit Investments (CM&CI) department manages C$165B of capital markets and credit investments (56% of total net AUM of BCI). The department invests globally across Credit, Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Absolute Return Strategies, with investment teams located in BCI's global offices in Victoria, Vancouver, New York, and London. As a leader in responsible investing, CM&CI actively integrates ESG factors into investment analysis and decision-making processes across all strategies.

ESG

BCI partners with 32 public sector clients in British Columbia to generate investment returns that help provide a financially secure future to their members. As part of prudent investment management, BCI aims to mitigate long-term financial risks that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters present. ESG considerations are integrated into investment analysis, decisions, and processes consistently across the corporation. The team has built strong stewardship capabilities as engaging with portfolio companies and standard setters is key to our success. The team consists of multi-disciplinary professionals who support all asset classes on integration and asset management and serve as subject matter experts for our clients.

The Senior Analyst/Associate, ESG works under the supervision of the Director, ESG to support BCI’s ESG integration and stewardship programs. The Senior Analyst/Associate gathers data, conducts analysis and generates reports related to BCI’s ESG activities in Capital Markets and Credit Investments. These responsibilities include analysis related to the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of the equity, fixed income and partnership portfolios, proxy voting and analysis, and reporting to clients.

Must have:

• Relevant university degree complemented by research/industry experience
• At the Senior Analyst level: 2-3 years’ experience in a financial organization or related function with knowledge of the pension fund industry
• At the Associate level: 3-5 years’ experience in a financial organization or related function with knowledge of the pension fund industry
• A passionate interest in ESG issues and understanding of their risk/return impacts
• Demonstrated proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and familiarity with AI tools
• Familiarity with investment software applications
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to adhere to tight timelines and work well in pressure situations
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and take initiative to implement changes as needed
• Diplomacy and tact with strong interpersonal skills and judgment

• Preferred:
• Graduate degree and/ or enrolment in/working towards the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) program
• Other professional designation such as CPA, LLB
• Experience with proxy voting in an institutional investor setting

• Researches and extracts data from various sources and platforms
• Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of company ESG performance, including appropriate peer benchmarking
• Conducts research on new and evolving ESG matters
• Reviews, analyses and executes proxy voting decisions
• Potential to engage at senior levels with portfolio companies on stewardship priorities
• Responds to a variety of requests from direct supervisors and team members for assistance or research to direct and collaborative company engagement, including identifying engagement objectives and recommendations for improvement
• Assists in responding to client inquiries and the preparation of client documents
• Supports the preparation of ESG reports that summarize proxy voting activity, direct engagement, collaborative engagement and public policy activity
• Assists in maintaining the team’s digital files and databases
• Occasionally performs other administrative tasks for the team such as taking notes, and booking meeting with external parties

This role is based in our downtown Victoria, BC office. BCI is an in-person, collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely up to one day per week.

The annualized salary range for this Victoria based role at the Sr. Analyst level is CAD $93,000 - $110,000.

The annualized salary range for this role at the Associate level is CAD $106,000 - $128,000.

(This role may be filled at either the Sr. Analyst or Associate level depending on the successful candidate's education and work experience. We welcome applicants across this full range of experience.)

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.