Hybrid Senior Principal bei British Columbia Investment Management Corporation

Closing date: August 15, 2025

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We are currently seeking an experienced investment professional to join our growing Infrastructure & Renewable Resources team in London. In particular, we would be eager to speak to German and Italian speakers! This is an exciting opportunity to join a new and growing team at one of Canada’s largest asset managers. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for long-term value creation, apply today! 

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION 

On behalf of BCI’s clients, the Infrastructure & Renewable Resources (I&RR) team invests globally in infrastructure assets and businesses that provide stable long-term investment returns. BCI’s I&RR portfolio has $28+ billion in AUM and ranks as the ninth largest institutional infrastructure investor globally. The portfolio spans a range of sectors including energy, transport, utilities, and data infrastructure as well as tangible assets such as timberland and agriculture.   

I&RR seeks meaningful investments predominantly in private companies that allow us to pursue an active governance approach. The team invests in a variety of capacities in private markets including as a sole sponsor, co-sponsor, and very selectively through externally managed funds. In addition, I&RR takes positions in listed infrastructure businesses as well as debt investments as a complementary strategy to private markets investments.   

In 2023, the I&RR team established their first international presence with the inauguration of its London, UK office. The new London office serves as a strong platform for the team to originate and manage investments in the UK and European markets. Since opening, the London team has completed five infrastructure debt and equity deals, and has a growing pipeline of transactions to further solidify BCI's commitment to global expansion and diversification. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The Senior Principal drives investment activities, namely playing a key role in pursuing new investment opportunities and managing the long-term holdings of the program. The Senior Principal will also support due diligence activities for prospective investments as required. 

The Senior Principal develops rigorous and independent insights into the ongoing performance of BCI’s large direct investments. These insights would be advanced toward action through an ability to build highly collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders including deal team leaders, investee company executives and Board members. Above all else, the Senior Principal brings a long-term value investing mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Must have

• At least 10 years of experience in investment management (preference for institutional investment experience) of direct infrastructure and/or private market investments 

• Strong and relevant academic credentials 

• Deep understanding and experience in respect to the overall private market direct investment process from sourcing to execution to post investment monitoring and management 

• Excellent interpersonal skills; i.e., a proven ability to build lasting trust-based relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Strong project management and organizational skills 

• Excel in a team environment 

Preferred 

• German or Italian, or other European language speakers would be strongly preferred.  

• Buy side experience 

• CFA and/or MBA 

• Experience working with boards of directors 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Investment origination

• Develop and lead regional and sector networks to drive investment opportunities and partnership 

• Provide external contact and relationship management 

• Play a role in execution of group origination strategies 

• Participate in investment opportunity prioritization and triage 

Project leadership & investment due diligence

• Lead and manage investment project teams and execution 

• Negotiate transaction terms and associated documents 

• Engage and manage external advisors 

• Participate/ lead in gaining investment approvals through preparation of associated materials and presentations 

Investment monitoring, management, & risk 

• Lead and manage teams in respect to specific portfolio asset management accountabilities; 

• Work with portfolio company boards and management teams 

• Track, report, and manage potential risks within the portfolio 

• Identify opportunities to integrate best practice in respect to departmental practices, policies, and operational procedures 

• Provide leadership across the portfolio in respect to Responsible Investing principles 

• Lead/assist in BCI specific client presentations, documents, and discussions 

• Develop and maintain constructive inter-departmental dialogue 

WHY APPLY TO JOIN BCI 

With our values as our anchor, it’s our people that help shape employee-focused initiatives and who create the environment we work in each day – all of which further strengthens our culture. BCI has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers – for the sixth consecutive year - and has built programs and benefits to support all our employees, including; 

• Extended health and dental coverage, start on your first day of work. We have you covered! 

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with employer matching contributions.  

• Time off includes: 25 days annual leave, 6 paid sick days, 6 paid personal days, and 2 paid days for volunteering – to support physical, mental, and community health. 

• Annual wellness stipend to support an active lifestyle as well as physical well-being when working at home. 

• On-going learning through our in-house mentoring program, professional dues support, tuition reimbursement, and online and in-house learning. 

TO APPLY