PARTNER, VENTURE CAPITAL - Climate Tech & Sustainability Funds

Business Development Bank of Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Vancouver seeks a seasoned venture partner to lead investment strategies for Climate Tech and Sustainability funds. Responsibilities include sourcing deals, driving transactions, and supporting portfolio companies. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in finance and a strong network in the investment community. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible benefits including wellness spending account

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Paid vacation and personal days

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in structured thinking, financial analysis and technical expertise.
• A successful track record of investments in private equity or venture capital.
• Strong ability to build a network in investment ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Partner with team management and contributions.
• Build and maintain strong networks in the business and investment community.
• Coordinate due diligence activities and produce compelling Investment Memoranda.

Skills

Program Management

Data Collection

Environmental Services

Root cause Analysis

Project Management

Leadership Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Masters in business administration (MBA)

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Tools

Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

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.

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.

About the Climate & Sustainability Venture Funds at BDC

BDC Capital is the investment arm of BDC and Canada’s only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs. With over five billion dollars under management serving as a strategic partner to Canada’s most innovative firms we cover the full spectrum of risk capital from seed investments to growth capital.

The Climate Tech and Sustainability Venture Funds are a $1.2B platform dedicated to investing in Canadian companies that drive our transition to a cleaner future whether that’s driving GHG reductions, climate impact, a sustainable future or Canada’s net zero ambitions. Combined the funds have $400M to invest to catalyze global champions providing solutions to the world’s most pressing climate and sustainability challenges.

Position Overview

This Vancouver based venture partner will actively participate in the leadership of our funds supporting the Managing Partner by sourcing potential deals, driving complex transactions, taking responsibility for the overall portfolio performance and participating in the fund’s strategy formation.

In this role you will be one of the main representatives of the Climate Tech and Sustainability funds sourcing high-quality investment opportunities through rigorous and fact-based due diligence, leading syndication as necessary and executing qualified deals that ultimately shape the future of the Canadian economy. This position requires a seasoned perspective on deal-making and top-notch ability to build partnerships within the investment community presenting BDC Capital as a first-class investor to companies, corporates, LPs and other GPs.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Platform Building

Support the Managing Partner in the team’s general management

Contribute to identifying internally, hiring externally, and developing high-quality team members.

Foster a high performing team environment within the internal fund built on trust, collaboration and high aspirations.

Contribute to successful fund launch and maintenance by developing the fund’s investment thesis, strategy and tactical approach.

Work collaboratively with BDC management and colleagues in other funds to share insights and information on all investment decisions.

Deal Sourcing

Build and maintain wide and strong networks within the business and investment community, raising the profile of the fund as a prime investor.

Build and leverage connections in the investment communities in Canada and globally to drive high quality deal flow.

Attend conferences and networking activities to source opportunities on behalf of the fund and to act as an ambassador for the funds BDC Capital and BDC.

Promote the fund, BDC Capital and BDC by speaking at conferences, publishing thought leadership material and promoting networking opportunities.

Support the Managing Partner to position BDC as a first-class GP and fund manager ensuring a positive experience for external LPs.

Deal Making

Coordinate team priorities to review, validate and execute due diligence activities.

Delegate appropriate or lead complex due diligence for new and/or existing investment opportunities by orchestrating analyses such as market, competition, management, sales, products, cap table and anything that is relevant to determining potential business value and exit strategies.

Lead the team in the production of thorough and compelling Investment Memoranda eliciting sound rationales behind investment options and influencing the internal Investment Committee.

Prepare documents and attend relevant Investment Committees meetings to present investment opportunities, justify their viability and obtain buy-in.

Portfolio Management & Support

Provide hands-on value-add support (e.g. mentoring, capital introductions) to portfolio companies to support business building while developing multiple exit options and delivering top-quartile internal rate of return over the life of the fund.

Represent the interests of the fund as a board observer or director of existing portfolio companies, actively influencing and supporting the management of portfolio companies when appropriate.

Lead the efficient monetization of portfolio companies rolled into the fund to maximize proceeds on exit.

What We Are Looking For

Typical Background

• 10 years of experience in a role involving structured thinking, financial analysis and technical expertise. These profiles are likely to come from but are not limited to:
• Finance roles : venture capital, private equity, investment bank, accounting firm
• Operator roles : technology startup, industry-leading corporation, industry specialist
• Advisory roles : consulting, law, corporate strategy, corporate development
• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Economics, Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). Other degrees are viable if the professional has strong analytical skills
• A post-graduate degree or equivalent certification is valuable. Typical post-graduate credentials are likely to be but are not limited to:
• Masters in business administration (MBA)
• Other STEM Masters or PhD degree
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• A successful track-record of investments in private equity, venture capital or indirect investing

Technical Knowledge

• Expert understanding of the deal process from sourcing to due diligence to portfolio management
• Ability to build a strong network in the Canadian and international investment ecosystems sourcing deal prospects and partnership opportunities with other funds and investors
• Solid understanding of financial statements and operational topics easily translating them into insights about the business
• Strong skills in Excel, particularly in building robust financial models that include sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling, as well as performing complex data analysis. Any other analytic tools and techniques are an asset
• Good ability to use other MS-suite applications efficiently, mainly Word and PowerPoint
• Good ability to problem-solve using structured thinking and communication techniques
• Ability to write and to coach a team at writing an Investment Memo that is clear, concise and eloquent
• Technology skills with wide application such as coding, chemistry or electronics can be an asset
• Operational knowledge of any technical industry is an asset
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset, particularly in presenting results and information to an executive-level audience

Behavioral Traits

• Leadership to inspire and drive a team towards excellence and positive results
• Well-intentioned and generous attitude to coach and mentor team members in progressing in their personal and professional development
• Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with stakeholders within and outside BDC with a sensible approach to vertical and horizontal relationships
• Interpersonal polish and strong business communication effectively influencing executive and operational audiences
• Continuous learning attitude with maturity to give and take feedback constructively
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where objectives must be met within tight deadlines

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 .

While we appreciate all applications we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Key Skills

• Program Management
• Data Collection
• Environmental Services
• Industrial Cleaning
• Root cause Analysis
• OSHA
• Project Management
• Team Management
• EPA
• Leadership Experience
• EHS
• Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1