Location: Montreal
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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...
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POSITION OVERVIEW
BDC’s Black Entrepreneurs Fund (BEF) is the largest of its kind globally, investing in Canada's leading black entrepreneurs to drive transformative impact. The $100M fund invests alongside ecosystem partners with the objective of creating sustainable businesses within the black community.
The mission of BEF is to provide black entrepreneurs with the capital, resources, and mentorship they need to succeed. By fostering opportunities for financial growth and business development, the BEF aims to reduce economic disparities and promote equity within the business landscape. The fund supports innovative ventures that have the potential to generate significant economic and social benefits, thereby contributing to the overall prosperity of the black community and Canada as a whole.
Reporting to the Managing Director of the BEF and working collaboratively with associates and analysts, the successful candidate is an integral member of the BDC team and is involved in all aspects of the investment in portfolio management process. They will participate in the review of early-stage venture investment opportunities and assist in managing the investment portfolio.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
Platform Building
Support the Managing Partner in the team's general management and the design of investment vehicles that generate returns while bringing much needed equity capital to this under-represented segment of the market
Contribute to identifying talent internally, hiring candidates externally, and developing high-quality team members
Foster a high performing team environment within the internal fund built on trust, collaboration, and high aspirations
Contribute to successful fund launch and maintenance by developing the fund's investment thesis, strategy, and tactical approach
Ensure that the investment research files, business plans and other collected information are maintained in conformity with BDC's policies and procedures
Ensure that new and existing investment files are properly documented by monitoring investments, amendments, and disbursements, including financial analysis and forecasting
Deal Sourcing
Build and maintain wide and strong networks within the business and investment communities, raising the profile of the fund as a prime investor
Maintain involvement in associations within the investment community, and keep abreast of significant developments, activities, and initiatives in the industry
Attend conferences and networking activities to source opportunities on behalf of the fund, and to act as an ambassador for the fund, BDC Capital and BDC
Support the Managing Partner in their responsibility to position BDC as a first-class General Partner and fund manager, ensuring a positive experience for external stakeholders
Stay on top of the current portfolio, identifying companies that are likely to raise funds for new and follow-on investments, and relaying information to senior management
Perform market research and scouting to inform the fund's investment strategy, identifying emerging markets, verticals, technologies, or companies
Conduct initial business plan reviews, support initial communications with entrepreneurs and referring sources, prepare initial interview memoranda and recommendations to pursue or decline deals
Deal Making
Coordinate team priorities to review, validate and execute due diligence activities
Delegate, when appropriate, or lead complex due diligence for new and/or existing investment opportunities by orchestrating analyses such as market, competition, management, sales, products, cap table, and anything that is relevant to determining potential business value and exit strategies
Determine and validate performance metrics, creating valuation models, forecasts and financial pro formas
Lead the team in the production of thorough and compelling Investment Memoranda, eliciting sound rationales behind investment options and influencing the internal Investment Committee
Prepare documents and attend relevant Investment Committees'…
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