BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Capital Markets Group is an established team of 8 skilled professionals, including a Director, Portfolio Managers, a Junior Portfolio Manager, a Portfolio Analyst, and a co-op employee. This team works closely with external market participants including bank dealers, institutional investors, and regulators, as well as with internal counterparts to support effective funding for client entities across government and its agencies. The team is known for its high level of expertise and its strong focus on capital markets activity.

The Role
As the Portfolio Analyst, Capital Markets, you’ll play a key role in supporting the team with daily activities and longer-term projects within the Provincial Treasury’s Debt Management Branch. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside bond market professionals, gaining hands-on experience in both domestic and global capital markets. This role offers a fantastic growth opportunity, allowing you to develop critical skills in market research, executing financial transactions, and strategy formulation. Due to the time zones of the markets in which the team operates, this position will require some variance in work hours and regular early mornings. Your work will be instrumental in helping the province secure the lowest-cost and minimum-risk financing, making a significant impact while advancing your career.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• University degree (or ability to complete a university degree in 6 months) in commerce, business administration, economics, or a related curriculum and related experience.
• Related experience includes:
  • Recent work experience in capital markets
  • Experience and/or coursework specific to macro economics, money markets, bond markets and/or derivatives
  • Experience working with the Bloomberg system

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Additional related coursework and/or relevant experience
• Relevant professional designations

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jason.Lewis@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is based in Victoria.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
This position is excluded from union membership.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: No -  Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.