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A Closer Look

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) began operations under the Public Sector Pension Plans Act in 2000 to provide investment services to British Columbia’s public sector. We generate the investment returns to help our institutional clients build a financially secure future. With our global outlook we seek investment opportunities that convert savings into productive capital that will meet our clients’ risk and return requirements over time. We offer investment options across a range of asset classes: fixed income; mortgages; public and private equity; real estate; infrastructure; and renewable resources.

We focus on understanding our clients’ different investment needs – whether managing pension funds on behalf of plan trustees, growing capital reserves for insurance funds, or generating income for trust funds.

We invest inline with our clients’ investment frameworks and policies, as well as applicable legislation and regulations. BCI assists with developing strategies that take into account our clients’ investment objective, risk management requirements, and investment beliefs.

Vision

We will be the responsible fund manager of choice for the British Columbia public sector, at the forefront of the industry and consistently exceeding the performance and service expectations of our clients.

Mission

We are accountable to our clients to provide professional fund management for all asset classes, exercising the highest standards of prudence and fiduciary responsibility. We deliver to our clients the highest return for a given level of risk, at a reasonable cost, while recognizing our responsibility to the broader society through our governance, social, and environmental related activities.

At BCI, We Live Our Values

Clients & BCI First

We put clients and BCI at the forefront of all decisions and ahead of individual interests.

Performance Focused

We collaboratively deliver on our goals, drive high performance and rise to the occasion – we never settle.

World Class

We benchmark ourselves against the best – we constantly seek to improve.

Accountability

We are responsible for our actions and decisions – we own our outcomes.

Transparency

We share relevant and timely information – it builds common understanding and leads to results.

Integrity

We do what we say we will and mean what we say – we act ethically and consistently live our values.

The BCI Advantage

  • We provide our clients with comprehensive funds management services, including:
    • Portfolio services (asset mix management, portfolio and risk management, securities trading, credit and market analysis);
    • Consulting (asset/liability studies, performance measurement reports, economic and capital market analysis, attribution analysis, investment and policy advice); and,
    • Investment operation services (custodial services, policy compliance, security settlement, trade administration, security lending, accounting, and corporate governance).
  • Prudent management of risks resulting from customized asset/liability strategies, extensive portfolio diversification, and a strong commitment to due diligence.
  • Value added returns resulting from disciplined asset management, market foresight, and use of internal and external professional investment managers.
  • We operate on a cost recovery model and do not receive subsidies or financial aid from any third party. We are accountable to our clients for the costs involved in managing their funds.

Our Approach

We are an active, in-house asset manager that uses sophisticated investment strategies and tools. Our mandate is to grow and protect the long-term value of our clients’ funds.

Performance

We work in our clients’ best financial interests and are committed to delivering investment returns that help our clients build a financially secure future.

Careers

Our people are our most valuable resource. Employees are offered competitive compensation and benefits; ongoing learning and development; an environment that supports health and wellness.