ANALYST, BUSINESS INSIGHTS AND ANALYTICS

BDC; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

BDC seeks an analytical professional to translate data into actionable insights across COO lines of business, including Financing, Wholesale, GTC, and Advisory. Reporting to the Director, this role shapes priorities and drives data‑driven decision making with executive audiences.

You will lead analytics, deliver executive-ready materials, and partner with senior leaders to transform insights into strategy and action in a bilingual Montreal setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Analytics, Finance, Economics or Statistics, or MBA
• 3–7+ years in Data Analytics, Insights, Strategy or related roles
• Proven ability to translate data into business decisions and measurable outcomes
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders in cross‑functional environments
• Ambiguity tolerance and strong ownership of analytical work
• French and English bilingual proficiency required for Montreal base

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Executive storytelling

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business/Analytics/Finance/Economics/Statistics

MBA

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Azure data/analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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…

Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director, Business Insights and Analytics, the Analyst translates complex data into actionable insights that inform strategy and business decisions across COO lines of business, including Financing, Wholesale, GTC, and Advisory.

BDC is the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs, supporting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. This role combines advanced analytics, business insights, and data product leadership to shape priorities, structure analyses, and translate findings into clear recommendations and measurable business outcomes. At BDC, you can be yourself at work while contributing directly to the success of Canadian businesses.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Insight and Problem structuring

• Translate business questions into structured problem statements, learning plans, and decision criteria.
• Design analyses that evaluate options and scenarios, quantify trade-offs, and recommend courses of action with defined risks, dependencies, and success metrics.
• Establish and maintain an insight operating cadence, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), executive scorecards, and one-pagers, linking insights to decisions and execution.
• Develop deep business knowledge and trusted relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

Executive storytelling and Influence

• Review and enhance reports and updates for executive leadership, ensuring data accuracy, analytical quality, and executive-level data visualization.
• Deliver presentations to senior management using data storytelling to translate complex analyses into clear strategic implications and actions.
• Develop concise, executive-ready materials, including one-pagers and presentation decks , that connect insights to decisions and actions.
• Act as a strategic advisor to COO leadership and cross-functional partners to support alignment and collaboration.
• Mentor analysts and help strengthen analytical rigor, data storytelling, and stakeholder management practices.

Insight to action and Change enablement

• Generate actionable insights based on business performance data and market dynamics.
• Translate insights into execution by defining owners, timelines, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and success measures with business leaders.
• Facilitate cross-functional delivery from diagnosis to decision to execution.
• Translate operational performance data into implications for enterprise strategy and organizational goals.
• Contribute to work that supports Canadian entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses while fostering BDC's commitment to inclusion, equity, diversity, and being yourself at work.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field; or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Experience

• 3-7+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Business Insights, Corporate Strategy, or a related role.
• Demonstrated experience translating data and analysis into business decisions and measurable outcomes within complex, cross-functional environments.
• Demonstrated experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading initiatives from insight through action.
• Experience working effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced, and matrixed environments.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with a high degree of ownership.

Technical and Communication skills

• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint , including executive-level visual design, presentations, and data storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex data analysis and insight generation.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop concise narratives supported by clear data visualizations.
• French and English bilingual proficiency , mandatory for the Montreal-based role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in financial services, banking, or another regulated environment.
• Consulting experience in an analytics-driven or strategy-focused environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.
• Working knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language).
• Working knowledge of Python.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure data or analytics services.

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 [e-mail].

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