DIRECTOR, GROWTH & TRANSITION CAPITAL Toronto

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Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy inclusive and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

• Flexible and competitive benefits including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions a Defined Benefit Pension Plan a $750 wellness and health care spending account to name a few

• In addition to paid vacation each year five personal days sick days as necessary and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

• Opportunities for learning training and development and much more...

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POSITION OVERVIEW

BDC is the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs. Within BDC Capital the Growth & Transition Capital (GTC) team provides flexible financing solutionsincluding subordinated debt mezzanine and quasi-equityto support business growth ownership transition and acquisitions. As Director GTC you lead the origination evaluation and execution of investment opportunities while managing a portfolio of client relationships. Your work contributes directly to the success and growth of Canadian businesses.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Originate new financing and investment opportunities through structured business development activities (e.g. networking referrals outreach industry events).
• Analyze and evaluate complex financing opportunities and recommend investment decisions using structured financial analysis and risk assessment.
• Structure and underwrite transactions including subordinated debt mezzanine and quasi-equity aligned with BDC Capital investment criteria.
• Lead due diligence processes including financial operational and market analysis.
• Manage and monitor a portfolio of investments post-closing including:
  • Portfolio risk assessment
  • Financial performance tracking
  • Client relationship management
  • Amendments repayments and periodic reviews (quarterly and annual)
• Develop and execute portfolio management and exit strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs financial institutions co-investors and industry stakeholders to generate deal flow.
• Create and execute an individual business development and marketing plan aligned with team objectives.
• Support portfolio companies by leveraging internal and external resources to help achieve growth objectives.
• Maintain an individual professional development plan to enhance technical and business development capabilities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in lending corporate finance or investment roles
• Experience with:
  • Transaction origination
  • Client relationship management
  • Portfolio management
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Financial analysis (e.g. financial statements ratios cash flow analysis)
  • Financial modeling (e.g. Excel-based forecasting scenario analysis)
  • Credit risk assessment
• Proven business development results including sourcing and closing transactions
• Experience negotiating financing terms and structuring deals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing interactions and internal investment presentations
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities simultaneously with accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience working collaboratively in a team-based deal review environment

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA (Master of Business Administration)
• Professional designation: CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) CBV (Chartered Business Valuator) and/or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
• Experience with subordinated debt mezzanine financing or quasi-equity structures
• Established professional network within the Canadian business or financial ecosystem
• Experience supporting growth-stage companies acquisition financing or ownership transition transactions

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Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1