Associate Director, Governement Funds

bdc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BDC seeks an Associate Director to advance government-backed venture capital programs. You will lead investment processes, oversee funds, and engage with fund managers and institutional partners while aligning with government priorities.

You’ll contribute to governance, reporting, and portfolio value, mentoring juniors and shaping Canada's venture capital ecosystem in a collaborative, high‑performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Commerce or related discipline (finance, accounting, law or business administration preferred).
• 5+ years in venture capital, private equity, or growth investing with deal-making and underwriting experience.
• Governance experience including LPACs or board-level oversight.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, LPAs, governance frameworks, and performance dynamics.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships with fund managers and institutional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment processes across fund commitments in a competitive call for expressions of interest on behalf of the Government.
• Contribute to deal underwriting, structuring, negotiation, and closing, with business-style legal alignment with fund managers.
• Serve as a representative on portfolio funds' LPACs and monitor fund governance and program compliance.
• Provide strategic insight to enhance fund outcomes and stay connected to venture capital trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with fund managers, ecosystem stakeholders, and government partners.
• Support delivery and improvement of program frameworks, governance standards, and reporting outputs.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Skills

Investment judgment

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor degree in Commerce or related discipline

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

Location: Montreal or Ottawa preferred

Join a team shaping Canada's venture capital ecosystem

At BDC, the Government Funds team manages capital on behalf of the Government of Canada to strengthen and grow Canada's venture capital market. This includes deploying $350M under the Venture Capital Action Plan (VCAP) , $450M under the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI) , and $450M under the Renewed Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (Renewed VCCI) . These programs totalling $1.2B AUM are designed to crowd in private capital and support fund managers across the Canadian venture capital asset class.

Building on this foundation, BDC is now deploying the $1B Growth Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (Growth VCCI) , a landmark platform focused on scaling Canada's most promising funds and innovative companies.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of investment, policy, and ecosystem development , with direct exposure to the most prominent Canadian fund managers while contributing to a national priority initiative shaping Canada's innovation economy .

POSITION OVERVIEW

As an Associate Director, you will combine investment judgment, governance expertise, and relationship management to support the deployment and oversight of government-backed venture capital programs, including VCAP, VCCI, Renewed VCCI, and upcoming Growth VCCI.

You will play a central role in investment execution, fund oversight, and portfolio management, while engaging closely with fund managers, institutional partners, and internal and stakeholders including Government.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Investment & Deal Execution

Lead investment processes across fund commitments in the context of a competitive call for expressions of interest on behalf of the Government

Contribute to deal underwriting, structuring, negotiation, and closing processes, including engagement in legal negotiations from a business perspective and alignment on terms with fund managers

Fund Oversight & Governance

Serve as a representative on portfolio funds' LPACs

Monitor fund performance, governance, and compliance with fund agreements and program requirements

Provide strategic insight and constructive challenge to enhance fund outcomes

Portfolio & Ecosystem Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with fund managers, ecosystem stakeholders, and government partners

Stay closely connected to venture capital trends and market developments

Represent BDC in the ecosystem to strengthen program visibility and impact

Program Execution & Reporting

Contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of program frameworks, processes, and governance standards

Support the preparation of quarterly and annual reporting, performance dashboards, and stakeholder communications

Ensure high standards of rigour, accuracy, and timeliness in all reporting outputs

Team Contribution

Mentor and support junior team members

Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Experience and qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Commerce or a related discipline (finance, accounting, law or business administration preferred), or an equivalent combination of academic training and relevant professional experience

5 years+ experience in venture capital, private equity, or growth investing, with direct exposure to deal-making at the fund and/or company level as well as investment underwriting, structuring, business and legal negotiations and execution

Experience in governance roles, including participation in LPACs and/or Board-level or equivalent oversight experience

Strong understanding of fund structures, LPAs, governance frameworks, and performance dynamics

Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships with fund managers and institutional partners

Core competencies

Strong analytical and investment judgment

Excellent communication and influencing skills

High level of rigour, organisation, and attention to detail

Ability to oper