FALL STUDENT - FINANCING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - British Columbia

BDC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial institution is seeking a student to support financing teams with various administrative tasks in Kelowna. Responsibilities include assisting account managers, supporting marketing activities, and providing on-site logistical support. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, and is currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in economics, business, or finance. This role offers a great opportunity for career growth and learning within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Completed at least one year in a post-secondary program.
• Foundational understanding of financial products and concepts understood as an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties such as collecting financial statements.
• Assist account managers with loan origination activities.
• Support prospecting efforts and business development initiatives.
• Contribute to marketing activities and provide logistical support.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Self-starter with initiative

Detail-oriented

Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant field of study (economics, business, finance)

Job description

Overview

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.

BDC Wants to Meet You

We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. Our mission is to promote the growth of the Canadian economy by supporting small and medium-sized businesses—with a human touch and an authentic presence.

Position Overview

As a student, you will support the Vancouver Area Financing teams with a variety of tasks, including:

• Performing administrative duties such as collecting financial statements, preparing documents, and assisting with client requests.
• Assisting account managers with loan origination activities, including Know Your Client (KYC) procedures.
• Supporting prospecting efforts and business development initiatives.
• Contributing to marketing activities by helping organize events, campaigns, and communications, and providing on-site logistical support.
• Providing on-site premise support.
• You will be required to work in one of our offices located in Burnaby, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, or downtown Vancouver.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A self-starter who can work independently and take initiative.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• A foundational understanding of financial products and concepts—including interest rates, mortgages, commercial lending, financial statements, and financial statement analysis—is considered an asset.
• You must have completed at least one year in a post-secondary program and be currently enrolled in a relevant field of study, such as economics, business, or finance.

As part of the hiring process, we conduct background checks (credit, criminal, educational, international) that must meet our internal guidelines.

Please note that temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

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.