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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of the following: Commercial banking, Corporate finance, Private debt / private credit, Investment analysis
• Experience in credit analysis, including financial statement analysis and risk assessment.
• Experience in financial modeling (e.g., cash flow modeling, debt structuring).
• Experience structuring financing solutions (e.g., loans, credit facilities, investment transactions).
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients or investments, including risk monitoring.
• Demonstrated business development experience (prospecting, pipeline generation, relationship building).
• Experience assessing complex companies and developing tailored financing solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management experience with internal and external partners.
• Ability to communicate and influence stakeholders in financing and investment discussions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in defence, aerospace, security, advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, or dual-use sectors.
• Knowledge of defence sector dynamics, including: Procurement processes and cycles, Government contracting environments, Certification and compliance requirements
• Experience working with government programs, prime contractors, or regulated industries.
• Professional designation (e.g., CFA, CPA, MBA).
• Bilingualism in English and French.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (based on geographic requirements).

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and structure financing and investment opportunities aligned with BDC Capital criteria (e.g., cash-flow loan, mezzanine, quasi-equity, etc.).
• Operate effectively within complex defence sector environments, including procurement frameworks, compliance requirements, and multi-stakeholder decision-making.
• Build and maintain relationships with defence ecosystem stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, government entities, prime contractors, and industry partners.
• Support client growth by providing strategic recommendations related to financing, market positioning, and scaling within regulated supply chains.
• Manage an active portfolio of investments, including risk monitoring, performance tracking, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead proactive business development activities, including prospecting, pipeline development, and network expansion.
• Apply sector-specific knowledge (e.g., procurement cycles, certification requirements, contracting structures) to investment evaluation and decision-making.
• Represent BDC in the market and strengthen visibility within the business community through initiatives such as public speaking engagements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated financing and advisory solutions.
• Contribute to market intelligence, sector insights, and investment strategy development.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits
• Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• $750 wellness and health care spending account
• Paid vacation each year
• Five personal days
• Sick days as necessary
• Offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
• Hybrid work model
• Opportunities for learning, training and development