Cybersecurity & Risk Co-op/internship (Fall 2023) - Victoria, Canada - BCI

BCI

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Victoria, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Closing date:
June 1, 2023

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $211.1 billion and is one of Canada's largest institutional investors.

We invest globally to support pension and other funds for more than 30 clients based in British Columbia. We are proud to have been chosen as one of

Canada's Top 100 Employers

and

BC's Top Employers

These national and provincial competitions recognize employers who offer exceptional workplaces for their employees.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

BCI's Cyber Security Team is the source of expert cyber security advice, guidance, security operations, technical services and support that defends BCI against all cyber security threats.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING- Work under the supervision of the Security & Risk team and assist with various projects- Collect, organize and analyze data from various enterprise technologies and tools- Conduct directed research for new technologies or to assist with vendor reviews- Provide recommendations and work collaboratively in a team environment- Prepare reports and assessments for the department and management teams- Ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the team

REQUIRED SKILLS- A fundamental knowledge of basic security principles and a high-level understanding of the overall cyber security threat landscape is essential- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, excellent product quality, and attention to detail- Has an interest in cyber security, a dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn- Strong research skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities

WHAT WE OFFER- Excellent career development and training to start your career in cyber security- Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment- The development of real-world skills at one of the largest institutional investors in Canada- Exposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the industry- The ability to opt-in for access to- Dialogue
- , a user-friendly app that offers virtual primary care, employee and family services, and mental health supports

Time to connect with coop students & interns at BCI build your network and shared learning 2 paid days per year for volunteering
BCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments

THE DETAILS- Work term: Fall 2023 (September to

December Department:

Technology- Office Location: Victoria or Vancouver, BC- Spend your off hours exploring the West Coast vibes in Vancouver or Victoria- Travel: if coming to Victoria or Vancouver for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location- All co-ops/internships will need to be completed in person at our Victoria or Vancouver office.

We are piloting a hybrid program whereby employees may work from home up to two days per week. Please note, some positions are not eligible for hybrid work.

HOW TO APPLYApplication deadline:
June 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm PT- Please upload a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial transcript will suffice)- Note:_ The ability to legally work full-time in Canada for the duration of your work term is a condition of employment at BCI

At BCI, we value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can be successful.

We are performance and client focused and value integrity; if you share these values, we want to know you.

We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage all to apply.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), contact us at

We would like to hear from you