Senior Manager, Tax (Deal Advisory)

About Us

With $313.7 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2026, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries. Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai, BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture.

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Tax (Deal Advisory) to join our growing Finance team in London, United Kingdom. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new and growing team at one of Canada’s largest asset managers.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Director, Tax, and working closely with the team, the Senior Manager, Tax (Deal Advisory) is responsible for providing support on tax-related issues primarily associated with investing in private equity, infrastructure and renewable resources, private credit and public markets. The Senior Manager works closely with BCI’s Legal Affairs department, internal deal teams, other BCI departments, external investors and external tax advisors on strategic, complex, time-sensitive issues, often with competing deadlines. The Senior Manager also contributes to work on projects such as internal reorganizations as well as engaging with foreign revenue authorities and governments. The Senior Manager will be the first tax representative in BCI’s London office and will primarily work with the internal deal teams based in the UK covering European investments.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Professional accounting or law designation (ACA, LL.B., or equivalent)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in taxation with a law firm, accounting firm and/or in industry
• An equivalent combination of education and skills will be considered
• A strong technical background in UK and/or US/International tax
• A strategic thinker and team player who is pro-active and motivated to identify commercial solutions
• A demonstrated ability to collaboratively engage staff and external advisors to research and solve complex and challenging problems
• Ability to manage complex, time-sensitive priorities with competing deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams and external advisors

Preferred

• Experience with domestic and international private equity, infrastructure, credit and/or real estate transactions
• Experience with tax-exempt pension plans and/or tax-exempt government investors
• Experience with relevant US tax law and/or tax law in European jurisdictions

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Tax team is comprised of Deal Advisory, Compliance, and Enterprise Functions. Together, they provide customized tax strategy on new and existing investments through structuring and planning to optimize performance and align with investment objectives; manage tax risks and implications of investing in multiple jurisdictions by navigating domestic and international tax issues; engage with tax authorities across the globe on legislative changes and advocate for tax changes where necessary; and ensure accurate and timely tax reporting and assist in the operationalization of investment structures.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Supports BCI’s London-based asset classes on analysis, structuring and implementation of new investments in private equity, infrastructure and renewable resources, public markets and private debt investments, working in conjunction with Finance, Legal, internal investment teams and with external tax advisors
• Works with Finance and Tax teams to oversee appropriate tax asset management including valuations, reporting on income, deferred tax liabilities, tax audits and monitoring of existing investments
• Ensures investments are consistent with BCI’s tax risk management policy and tax strategy
• Ensures timely delivery of tax deliverables investment acquisitions, divestments, reorganizations, and asset management projects
• Leads and advises on special projects including internal reorganizations, and engages with domestic and foreign revenue authorities and governments on legislative and policy matters
• Supervises and/or mentors junior staff
• Supports compliance and enterprise tax functions as required
• Stays current with international tax trends and developments
• Adheres to compliance and risk management policies, and participates in business continuity planning

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Work from our London, UK office.

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 seventh 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.
• 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

Apply online with a copy of your resume. We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may advance earlier.

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 hr@bci.ca. We would like to hear from you!