Job Description

No other bank is doing what we do.
At BDC, we help Canada and its entrepreneurs create a prosperous, inclusive and green economy. Our mission is to help Canadian businesses thrive by providing financing, capital and advisory services. We’re devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. We’re also dedicated to our employees. Adaptable. Inspiring. Different. There’s a reason we like to work here, and we think you’ll like it too. Join BDC and help make a difference!
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. They’re more than just words for BDC. These concepts are foundational to our success and to our ability to attract, retain, mobilize and develop the right talent, as well as to offer a healthy, professional and collaborative environment. We are committed to cultivating and preserving an environment where all employees can thrive, and, for over a decade, we have been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, beliefs, experiences, and more.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director, Business Performance & Analytics (BP&A) is accountable for the development, deployment and reporting of the business lines’ performance measurement models and business development related incentive plans. Moreover, the incumbent would support CFO and executives’ decision making through business analytics, design of effective performance measures and recommending scorecard performance objectives in alignment with regional- and/or business-specific goals in the Corporate Plan and strategic priorities.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

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  Drive the annual cycle of business lines scorecard development and deployment that effectively and efficiently translates the business strategy into key measures for the business.
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  Responsible for the monthly comprehensive and value-added analyses based on models and proactively offer senior management insight on business lines scorecard performance founded on discoveries-, including corrective actions to pursue, if necessary.
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  Provide expertise and collaborate with Financing Operation Support (FOS) team on the design of effective objectives that drive the business lines’ success.
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  Accountable of the process and production of quantitative measures for the individual performance objectives (Financing Performance Guideline). Develop and maintain a performance measure monitoring framework.
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  Continuously improve and adapt the performance measurement modeling processes and methodology to assess impacts on objective and measurement designs, given varying levels of business performance to ensure operational and financial sustainability.
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  Develop, recommend and implement a technology-driven business analytics approach for performance measurement modelling and reporting. Ensure quality data collection, adapt through data engineering and analysis from internal systems and external sources.
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  Prepare and present in-depth analysis and recommendations related to loan process productivity and efficiency to senior management and key stakeholders for business decisions.
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  Enhance and evolve the operational cost allocation model for return on risk adjusted capital model. Provide operational cost insight to support CFO and executives in investment decisions related to our operational activities
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  Accountable for internal controls and governance for performance measure models under his/her responsibility. Provide senior management with timely and accurate financial information and analysis (including validated exceptions)
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  Lead, develop and motivate a team of highly skilled professional data engineers with business knowledge and familiar with data infrastructure of BDC. Optimise our use of time to focus on value added activities and promote a data driven culture with internal stakeholders.
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  Source and research sector best practices, including the provision of relevant benchmark data and KPIs, ensuring their accuracy and usefulness, as well as their comprehension.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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  Bachelor’s degree in administration/finance/information technology
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  Minimum of 10 years’ experience in data mining, business intelligence, performance measures, variable compensation programs and operations
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  Experience in the financial services industry a definite asset
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  Experience in operation and business processes
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  Strong financial, problem-solving and analytical skills
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  Leadership and influence capabilities
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  Curious and interested about data engineering and data visualization
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  Detail oriented and patient
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  Strong ability to work under pressure, excellent organizational skills, and ability to manage time, prioritize and meet tight deadlines
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  Excellent knowledge of financial mathematics and Excel
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  Interpersonal and supervisory skills and ability to effectively obtain information and communicate issues and requests to others
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  Good communication skills (written and spoken) in both English and French

With us, you'll be able to achieve the work/life balance you're looking for, with competitive working conditions and above-market flexible benefits. This includes modern workspaces to work from when you are in our offices, and, for some specific positions, the ability to work remotely, on reserve, and/or within your community.
While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted. If you are a candidate with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email us at
accessibility@BDC.ca, and include your full name, the best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.