Job Description

We are banking at another level.

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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BDC is the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs. Within BDC Capital, the Growth & Transition Capital (GTC) team provides flexible financing solutions—including subordinated debt, mezzanine, and quasi-equity—to 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

• Bachelor’s 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

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.