Junior Insolvency Analyst, Personal Debt Solutions

BDO Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada is seeking a Junior Insolvency Analyst to join the Personal Debt Solutions team on the Proposals stream. You will support reviewing proposals, negotiations, and creditor communications to ensure timely and accurate outcomes.

You will work with a collaborative team, develop your legal and financial knowledge, and participate in ongoing training while helping clients navigate consumer proposals and related processes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education is an asset.
• One or more years of relevant work experience in a financial service environment; Insolvency, Banking, Finance, Credit Counseling or other relevant areas
• Previous insolvency experience (asset but not required)
• Great interpersonal skills to deal with team members, debtors, and creditors
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills to respond to different situations
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel
• A team player who can also work independently

Responsibilities

• Reviewing consumer proposals for acceptance by creditors or whether proposal negotiations are required
• Assisting with negotiating with the debtor and creditors on amendments to the consumer proposals
• Assisting with chairing meetings of creditors and drafting minutes of the meeting
• Responding to debtors’ inquiries in a timely manner
• Answering questions relating to the consumer proposal
• Liaising with team members to ensure efficient, diligent, and timely administration of the consumer proposal
• Participating in ongoing training to improve technical knowledge
• Completing other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel

Education

Post-secondary education is an asset

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Join our Personal Debt Solutions team as a Junior Insolvency Analyst on our Proposals team, where you'll play a key role in supporting the following responsibilities:

• Reviewing consumer proposals for acceptance by creditors or whether proposal negotiations are required
• Assisting with negotiating with the debtor and creditors on amendments to the consumer proposals
• Assisting with chairing meetings of creditors and drafting minutes of the meeting
• Responding to debtors’ inquiries in a timely manner
• Answering questions relating to the consumer proposal
• Liaising with team members to ensure efficient, diligent, and timely administration of the consumer proposal
• Participating in ongoing training to improve technical knowledge
• Completing other duties as assigned

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client's industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your Experience And Education

• Post-secondary education is an asset
• One or more years of relevant work experience in a financial service environment; Insolvency, Banking, Finance, Credit Counseling or other relevant areas
• Previous insolvency experience (asset but not required)
• Great interpersonal skills to deal with team members, debtors, and creditors
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills to respond to different situations
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• A team player who can also work independently

Why BDO?

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
• We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
• We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter:

We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We're committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts:

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring - and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility:

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It is about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct:

Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.

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