ANALYST, GROWTH VENTURE FUND

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... 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Analyst is an integral member of the BDC Venture Capital Fund’s team and is involved in all aspects of the investment and portfolio management process. This person helps the team build a portfolio of investments focusing the fund’s respective industry sectors.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Collaborate in the evaluation and assessment of new and follow-on investments including the process of sourcing new investments, conducting due diligence and providing support to existing portfolio companies.

• Conduct initial business plan reviews, manage initial communications with entrepreneurs and referring sources, and prepare initial interview memoranda and recommendations to pursue or decline. 

• Attend trade shows, investment conferences and other events pertinent to business development.

• Conduct research and analysis on markets, ecosystems, financial forecasts, management, competition, etc. This involves talking to competitors and clients, analyzing research reports, interviewing and gathering information from industry experts, working with technical consultants to evaluate technologies, building valuation models and financial pro formas.

• Support portfolio companies by monitoring investment portfolios, providing financial, forecasting and statistical analyses, and identifying potential opportunities and issues.

• Assist in managing the deal pipeline, quarterly/bi-annual reports, and providing financial analysis.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Three years of experience in a venture capital, investment banking or technology company.

• Undergraduate degree (MBA or advanced technical Masters degree preferred).

• The ideal candidate will also possess strong networking skills and relationships in the industry.

• Excellent analytical skills, ability to assess the merits of new technologies, size and adoption rates of markets, and competitive forces faced when introducing new products

• Knowledge of product development, marketing and sales

• Knowledge of securities and share structures commonly used in the venture capital industry

• Ability to evaluate and value technology-oriented, early-stage businesses

• Ability to work under pressure, deal with abstract concepts and multi-task

• Ability to prepare financial forecasts and pro-forma financial statements

• Good communicator and demonstrated ability to produce and deliver clear and concise oral and written presentations

• Ability to work independently within a small team environment

• Excellent communication and analytical skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

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 [email protected].

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