BUSINESS ADVISOR, HIGH IMPACT FIRMS - BDC, ADVISORY SERVICES - Ottawa and Montreal

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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POSITION OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about impact and motivated to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses? This role is for you.

You will be an integral part of the delivery team for the Growth Driver Program (GDP), BDC's flagship advisory solution. Working closely with an Executive Advisor – a highly experienced senior executive – you will carry out strategic mandates with some of the most promising companies in Canada.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis.

• Co-create the customer journey and deliverables.

• Interact directly with management teams to assess their situation and identify opportunities for growth.

• Manage the sequence of work related to projects.

The High Impact Firms (HIF) team supports a select group of ambitious companies, with the potential to become sustainable leaders in their sector. BDC's Signature programs offer transformational support over several years, far beyond just reporting: we actively support our clients in the implementation of their strategies.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Are you a curious, analytical and adaptable person, able to collaborate with leaders from all industries? Here are the qualities and skills we value:

• Passion for entrepreneurship and the development of Canadian businesses.

• Undergraduate degree in business, economics, engineering, or other analytical field (master's degree: an asset).

• 7 to 10 years of experience in industry, consulting or investment banking (or a combination).

• Strong interest in continued learning.

• Experience in project management (an asset).

• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.

• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple mandates simultaneously.

• Developed interpersonal skills and sense of collaboration.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Availability to travel up to 25% of the time (locally, provincially or interprovincially).

• CPA designation (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 [email protected].

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