ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / DIRECTOR– FUND INVESTMENTS

Business Development Bank of Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Savings Plan

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Wellness & Health care spending

Job summary

BDC Capital, the investment arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada, seeks an Associate Director / Director to lead sourcing, underwriting and management of defence and dual-use fund investments. You will drive significant portions of the investment process and collaborate with GPs, portfolio teams and internal stakeholders.

Required: 5–7 years in venture capital or private equity, strong financial and analytical skills, and proven due-diligence leadership.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant investment experience, including at least 2 years underwriting/managing VC or PE fund investments
• Strong understanding of venture capital and/or private equity fund structures, economics, performance analysis
• Experience leading significant components of investment due diligence and preparing recommendations for an investment committee
• Familiarity with fund documentation and commercial negotiations
• Strong financial, analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• Sound investment judgment and ability to manage multiple workstreams with autonomy
• Strong relationship-management skills and ability to work with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, science, engineering, law or related discipline
• Fluency in English and French is an asset

Responsibilities

• Source and assess high-quality venture capital and private equity fund investments with a focus on defence and dual-use technologies
• Lead components of due diligence, portfolio construction, and investment recommendations for committees
• Negotiate fund documents and manage an assigned portfolio with GP relationships
• Monitor portfolio performance and risks; support capital allocation decisions and governance forums
• Collaborate with Fund Investments and cross-BDC teams on market intelligence and portfolio monitoring

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...

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POSITION OVERVIEW

BDC Capital With more than $6 billion under management, BDC Capital is the investment arm of BDC and a strategic partner to Canada's most innovative and high-potential companies. As Canada's largest and most active technology investor, BDC Capital provides equity, venture capital, and growth and transition capital to help Canadian entrepreneurs build globally competitive companies. BDC's Defence Platform will mobilize an additional $6 billion in financing, investment and advisory solutions to support Canadian businesses and strengthen Canada's defence and security ecosystem. Within the Platform, BDC Capital is investing through direct and indirect strategies to accelerate defence innovation, strengthen Canadian capabilities and support technologies with defence-focused or dual-use applications. Reporting to the Managing Director, Fund Investments, the Associate Director / Director, Fund Investments will play a leading role in sourcing, underwriting, executing and managing investments in venture capital and private equity funds aligned with Canada's defence and national-sovereignty priorities. Your primary focus will be the Defence Fund Investments mandate. You will also contribute to BDC Capital's broader fund-investment activities across stages, sectors and regions in Canada. You will lead substantial components of the investment process, develop and defend investment recommendations, manage selected GP relationships and portfolio responsibilities, and guide Associates and Analysts. You will combine institutional fund-investing judgment with a growing understanding of dual-use technologies, defence markets, procurement pathways and the Canadian and allied defence ecosystem.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Investment Sourcing and Underwriting

Help source and assess high-quality venture capital and private equity fund investment opportunities, with a particular focus on defence, dual-use and deep technology. Lead significant components of GP due diligence, including assessment of investment strategy, team, track record and attribution, portfolio construction, sourcing capabilities, fund economics, terms, risks and expected returns. Analyze underlying portfolios and pipelines to assess strategy execution, concentration, market exposure and alignment with BDC's mandate. Prepare investment memoranda and present and defend recommendations to the BDC Capital Funds Investment Committee. Guide Associates and Analysts in the analysis and execution of investment opportunities.

Transaction Execution and Portfolio Management

Participate in negotiations with fund managers and work with Legal and other internal teams on LPAs, side letters and investment documentation. Manage an assigned portfolio of fund investments and maintain strong relationships with GPs. Monitor financial performance, portfolio developments, organizational changes, strategy execution and emerging risks. Develop recommendations on re-ups, amendments, consents and other portfolio decisions. Assess portfolio construction, concentration, pacing, cash flows and risk/return trends to inform future capital allocation. Represent BDC, as appropriate, on LPACs and other investor-governance forums.

Collaboration and Market Presence

Collaborate closely with BDC Capital’s Fund Investments and direct-investing teams and with colleagues across BDC involved in the Defence Platform. Develop relationships with fund managers, institutional investors and other ecosystem participants and represent BDC Capital at relevant industry events. Share market intelligence and insights that support BDC's broader investment and strategic objectives. Coach and support the development of Associates and Analysts.

Defence and Dual-use Specialization

Prior defence-investing experience is an asset, not a prerequisite. We are looking for an a person with the curiosity, judgment and commitment to develop meaningful expertise in Canada's defence and dual-use investment ecosystem. Develop strong knowledge of dual-use and defence technologies, defence procurement cycles, deep-tech commercialization and the role of prime contractors, integrators and government customers. Assess fund managers' defence-sector expertise, networks, technical-diligence capabilities and ability to support portfolio companies in accessing Canadian and allied defence markets. Evaluate relevant indicators including procurement traction, technology and manufacturing readiness, supply-chain resilience and commercial-market potential. Contribute to defence-specific portfolio monitoring and reporting, including financial performance, strategic alignment and material risks. Build relationships across the Canadian and allied defence, investment, government and innovation ecosystems.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

5-7 years of relevant investment experience, including at least 2 years of direct experience underwriting and/or managing venture capital or private equity fund investments, or in a closely related institutional manager‑selection role.

Strong understanding of venture capital and/or private equity fund structures, economics, performance analysis and portfolio management.

Experience leading significant components of investment due diligence and developing recommendations for an investment committee or equivalent decision‑making body.

Familiarity with fund documentation and commercial negotiations.

Strong financial, analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Sound investment judgment, intellectual curiosity and the ability to manage multiple workstreams with appropriate autonomy.

Strong relationship‑management skills and the ability to work effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, science, engineering, law or another relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Fluency in both Canadian official languages (English & French) is an asset.

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