Head of Fintech Acceleration & Venture Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance plan

RRSP contribution

Personal and illness days

Flexible scheduling / remote work

Job summary

Finance Montréal's Fintech Station seeks a seasoned program manager to lead acceleration programs for fintech start-ups in Quebec. You’ll recruit high-potential firms, structure resident-company support and serve as a trusted advisor.

Reporting to the VP of Fintech & Technological Innovations, you’ll develop partnerships with venture capitalists, coordinate events and missions, and represent Finance Montréal at key industry gatherings.

Qualifications

• Training in a relevant discipline.
• 5 to 10 years of project management experience.
• Functional bilingualism (English, French).
• Knowledge of start-ups and Fintech environment.
• Proficiency with CRM tools; Salesforce is an asset.
• Excellent political acumen, diplomacy and networking skills.
• Ability to represent the organization professionally to strategic partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction, execution and continuous improvement of the Fintech Station acceleration program(s).
• Recruit and lead the selection of high-potential companies for the Fintech Station acceleration offer.
• Structure the support offered to resident companies at the Fintech Station.
• Act as a dedicated advisor to a portfolio of resident companies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with venture capital investors.
• Coordinate meetings, B2B sessions, economic missions and ecosystem networking.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Project management

Networking & relationship building

Diplomacy

Education

Training in a relevant discipline

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Your mission in the Station Fintech team

Created in 2010, Finance Montréal, the Québec financial cluster, is at the heart of the development and promotion of the Québec financial services industry and its international positioningas a world-class, growing, competitive, attractive and innovative marketplace. A flagship initiative of Finance Montréal, the Fintech Station aims to develop the Fintech ecosystem ofQuebec. TheStation Fintech is a modern hub located at Place Ville Marie, in the heart of downtown Montreal. The Fintech hub serves as a development catalyst for Fintech start-ups while supportingcorporate innovation. Over the years, multiple initiatives have been created by the team to support the growth of the ecosystem; the Fintech Canada Forum, the largest event of its kind in the country, the Fintech Station Accelerator and the AMF-Finance Montréal, a research chair entirely dedicated to the study of the impacts of financial technologies.

Reporting to the Vice-President of Fintech & Technological Innovations, your main mission will be to ensure the quality of the support offered to the companies in the Fintech Station and to manage its acceleration programs.

Your daily challenges

Lead the construction, execution and continuous improvement of the Fintech Station acceleration program(s);

Ensure the recruitment and lead the selection of high-potential companies responding to the Fintech Station acceleration offer;

Structure the support offered to resident companies at the Fintech Station;

Act as a dedicated advisor to a portfolio of resident companies at the Fintech Station;

Develop and maintain relationships of trust with venture capital investors;

Collaborate in the organization and coordination of business meetings, B2B sessions, economic missions, and networking activities between companies and ecosystem partners;

Collaborate transversally with the entire Fintech team, from planning to carrying out projects and initiatives (start-up programs, economic missions, events, workshops, strategic initiatives, etc.);

Participate in the various stages of projects and initiatives, follow-ups, and relationships with our clients and partners;

Contribute to updating data for our internal and external publications and reports;

Coordinate and carry out follow-ups as well as accountability with regard to the mandates and projects entrusted;

Working in collaboration with our members and the key players in the Fintech ecosystem;

Contribute to the strategic monitoring of the Fintech Station’s activities related to the innovations and products of the start-ups occupying the Fintech Station;

Represent the Station Fintech and Finance Montréal at events, conferences, networking activities and meetings with current partners. s and potential.le.s.

Why this job is for you

You are available for occasional travel, including some trips abroad, approximately 5 to 6 times per year;

Your organizational skills, rigor and ability to manage several projects simultaneously independently distinguish you;

You have good adaptability and are comfortable working in a multitasking environment;

You are recognized for your diplomatic skills and sense;

You have a proven ability to work as part of a team and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders (start-up representatives, partners, colleagues, etc.);

You have knowledge and a strong interest in the world of start-ups.

What you need to succeed in this role

Training in a relevant discipline

5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in project management

Functional bilingualism (English, French)

Good knowledge of start-ups

Knowledge of the Fintech environment

Proficiency in customer relationship management (CRM) tools, notably Salesforce, an asset

Excellent political acumen, diplomacy and high networking and influence skills.

Proven ability to represent the organization with professionalism and credibility to strategic partners

It’s good to work at Finance Montréal because we offer

A workplace where kindness, teamwork, humor and fun are integral to our values

Flexibility: scheduling and remote work

Collaborative workspaces

A competitive remuneration

A group insurance plan

A program to help employees and their families

An RRSP contribution

Personal and illness days granted annually

Holiday policy that adds to the closure of the office during the holidays (to allow you to spend time with your loved ones and benefit from your vacation for later in the year)

Finally, fun and challenges guaranteed!

Position: full-time, permanent contract
Start at post: as soon as possible
Location: Montreal
Salary: by experience