ASSOCIATE, DEEP TECH VENTURE FUND - Temporary 12 months

Business Development Bank of Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial institution is seeking an Associate for their Deep Tech Venture Fund. The candidate will manage investment analysis and oversee a diverse portfolio. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This position offers a hybrid work model with competitive benefits. Join a team that impacts the Canadian economy and supports entrepreneurs.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Employee Savings and Investment Plan

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

$750 wellness account

Paid vacation and personal days

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in financial analysis or investment roles.
• Experience in venture capital, private equity, or similar.
• Ability to create financial models and perform data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment analysis and evaluation of potential deals.
• Manage the investment research files and business plans.
• Conduct due diligence on market and competition.

Skills

Financial analysis

Structured thinking

Technical expertise

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, STEM

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

MS Word

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...

• Please note that this role is temporary for 12 months.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Associate Deep Tech Venture Fund joins one of our teams as an early specialist in investment finance to lead parts of the process of evaluating potential deals and of managing BDC Capitals current portfolio.

In this role you will lead one or a few simultaneous investment analysis workstreams support the team in networking activities and monitor a portfolio of investments that ultimately shape the future of Canadian economy. You will cover strategic topics such as markets industries ecosystems and competition as well as operational ones such as financials management and products. You are expected to combine sharp analytic skills and business sense to leverage the input of experts on a variety of market and industrial subjects.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Platform Building

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

Support other team members as appropriate during the development stage of an investment

Ensure that the investment research files business plans and other collected information are maintained in conformity with BDCs policies and procedures

Ensure that new and existing investments files are properly documented by monitoring investments amendments and disbursements including financial analysis and forecasting

Deal Sourcing

Discuss informally with entrepreneurs investors and company representatives at occasional investment community or industry events relaying any relevant information upwards

Maintain involvement in associations within the investment community and keep abreast of significant developments activities and initiatives in the industry

Stay on top of the current portfolio identifying companies that are likely to raise funds for new and follow-on investments and relaying information upwards

Perform market research and scouting to inform the funds 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

Deal Making

Lead a workstream of due diligence on companies market competition management sales products cap table and anything that is relevant to determining potential business value and exist strategies

Determine and validate performance metrics creating valuation models forecasts and financial pro formas

Draft Investment Memos most often focusing on the Financials and Market sections

Support Partners leading a deal during presentations to the Investment Board

Analyze technical documentation and / or work with technical consultants to evaluate technologies products and services

Conduct reference calls with competitors clients industry experts and prospect companys current or past employees

Develop and maintain appropriate information resources and subject matter expertise in various industries markets and business trends

Portfolio Management & Support

Monitor portfolio performance comparing performance to forecasts and models and relaying potential opportunities and issues to management

Participate occasionally in investee board meetings as an observer keeping abreast of developments and escalating relevant information to Partners

Assist investees with introductions to potential suppliers investors and employees

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Typical Background

3 to 5 years of experience in a role involving structured thinking financial analysis and technical expertise. These profiles are likely to come from but are not limited to :

Finance roles : venture capital private equity investment bank accounting firm

Operator roles : technology startup industry-leading corporation industry specialist

Advisory roles : consulting law corporate strategy corporate development

Bachelors degree in Commerce Economics Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). Other degrees are viable if the professional has strong analytical skills

A post-graduate degree or equivalent certification completed or in course is valuable. Typical post-graduate credentials are likely to be but are not limited to :

Masters in business administration (MBA)

Other STEM Masters or PhD degree

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Technical Knowledge

Good skills in Excel particularly in building financial models that include sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling as well as performing data analysis. Any other analytic tools and techniques are an asset

Good ability to problem-solve using structured thinking and communication techniques

Good ability to use other MS-suite applications efficiently mainly Word and PowerPoint

Ability to intervene pertinently in the context of a presentation to executive audiences

Ability to write an Investment Memo that is clear concise and eloquent

Any technology skills with wide application such as coding chemistry electronics are an asset

Operational knowledge of any technical industry is an asset

Bilingualism in French and English is a strong asset

Behavioral Traits

Supportive helpful attitude willingness to proactively identify gaps and jump-in to fill them

Motivation and ability to do focused independent work in the context of a team

Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with stakeholders

Continuous learning attitude with maturity to take feedback constructively

Openness to share knowledge and advice with less experienced colleagues

Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where objectives must be met within tight deadlines

Please take note that temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.

Proudly one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and one of Canadas 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 .

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

Required Experience :

Key Skills

ENT,Economics,Apps,Freelancing,Management Administration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1