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

BDC Capital is the investment arm of BDC that acts as a strategic partner to Canada's most innovative and high potential companies.

The Director, Growth & Transition Capital is a key player in the financing of growth projects, acquisitions, and business transfers. You will use your talent and creativity to make a real impact on the success of Canadian entrepreneurs. You will leverage your strong relationship skills and network of contacts to identify opportunities that will accelerate Canadian entrepreneurs' growth and develop business opportunities, both in financing and consulting.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Here's what the challenges of a typical week look like:

Connect and collaborate with key business stakeholders (internal and external)

Seek business opportunities through rigorous business development

Analyze and evaluate financing and investment opportunities to propose complex and innovative financing structures

Participate in the due diligence process and the underwriting of loans that meet BDC Capital's investment criteria

Act as an advisor, making proactively recommendations to the management staff of investee companies and to entrepreneurs

Develop and implement portfolio risk management strategies

Meticulously monitor investments and manage portfolio risk

Take responsibility for the individual planning process by creating and implementing an individual marketing and development plan

Stay up to date with the latest trends on the market

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal Candidate must be a team player, have an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for helping companies succeed as well as a sharp critical and analytical sense. With outstanding dynamism and a strong customer approach, the candidate will be able to build strong relationships and maintain their network.

If you can answer YES to the following questions, you may be just the person we are looking for:

Do you have a bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field, and even better, a professional designation?

Do you have more than 5 years of experience in financing?

Do you have a strong interest or experience in the investment sector?

Do you have strong analytical, risk assessment and financial forecasting skills?

You have experience in mergers and acquisitions and a desire to be part of business development and develop a network?

Do you have good judgment when it comes to financing, credit, and investment?

Are you able to build trust with and good business relationships with your customers? Do they remember you because of your good advice and your ability to collaborate?

Do you have strong negotiation skills and are results-oriented?

Are you comfortable in English and French both in writing and orally? (An asset for English)

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 , and include your full name, the best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.