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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...

POSITION OVERVIEW

BDC Capital
With more than $6 billion under management, BDC Capital is the investment arm of BDC, serving as a strategic partner to Canada’s most innovative and high potential firms. BDC Capital is the largest most active technology investor in Canada. It offers a range of equity, venture capital and flexible growth and transition capital solutions to help Canadian entrepreneurs scale their businesses into global champions. To find out more, visit bdc.ca/capital.

Reporting to the Director, Fund Investments (Ecosystem Development & Portfolio Analytics), as Associate Director, Fund Investments (Ecosystem Development), your primary role will be to source and rigorously assess new fund investment opportunities by evaluating fund management teams, expected merits, risks, returns and market dynamics. This primarily includes the assessment of a range of fund manager types including emerging managers focused on underserved sectors, regions, and populations, as well as alternative fund models. You will participate in the making of these new fund investments and the management and monitoring of a portion of the fund investment portfolio across Canada.

We are looking for an individual with experience and understanding of core principles guiding investment analysis and portfolio management in venture capital and/or private equity funds. You have excellent financial, negotiation and communication skills, hands-on management experience and a real passion for business along with an aptitude for developing valuable relationships with professionals focused on early and growth-stage technology companies in Canada. A bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, business or law is preferred, with at least 5-7 years of experience. Fluency in both official languages (English & French) is an asset.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Co-manage a subset of BDC’s fund of fund’s portfolio (primarily venture capital partnerships) by evaluating investment managers, developing recommendations, participating in negotiations on various investments, and monitoring, managing and leveraging relationships with fund managers

• Source new fund investment opportunities and perform due diligence on new opportunities/existing investments including quality of management team, expected merits and risks, expected returns and market dynamics

• Guide Associates and Analysts in analyzing investment opportunities and recommend investments to the BDC Capital Funds Investment Committee

• Provide support and input into the making and managing of fund investments across Canada, particularly as it relates to developing the ecosystem in its underserved sectors, regions, and populations

• Participate in the management and monitoring (both financial and administrative) of the investment portfolio and perform reviews of existing partnerships and underlying investments

• Participate in the evaluation and management of the overall portfolio structure including the analysis and evaluation of market and portfolio trends and derive implications

• Prepare and deliver presentations to the Board Investment Committee and Board of Directors with respect to proposed fund investments or strategic reviews of the Ecosystem Development portfolio

• Represent BDC’s interests on Fund LPACs as appropriate

• Cultivate relationships in the LP/GP community (i.e. business development activities)

• Liaise and collaborate with the broader BDC Capital Funds team and corresponding strategies, as well as with other BDC Capital internal teams including middle office and direct investing teams.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, economics, law, or any related field

• MBA, CFA or other financial equivalent preferred

• A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in an investment role with a financial institution or as an asset manager, institutional investor or large corporation operating in the investment space

• Experience in managing fund investment portfolios and leading due diligence of fund investments in the private equity and venture capital area

• Familiarity with fund documentation and negotiation

• Experience serving on a Limited Partner Advisory Committee would be considered an asset

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.