DIRECTOR, GROWTH & TRANSITION CAPITAL – DEFENCE (Calgary & Vancouver)

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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...

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BDC is the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs, supporting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. As Director, Growth & Transition Capital – Defence, you lead investment and financing activities for companies operating within Canada’s defence and dual-use sectors.

This role combines credit and investment expertise with relationship-driven business development to support high-potential companies. Your work contributes directly to strengthening Canada’s defence industrial base, supply chain resilience, and innovation ecosystem.

Identify, evaluate, and structure financing and investment opportunities aligned with BDC Capital criteria (e.g., cash-flow loan, mezzanine, quasi-equity, etc. ).

Operate effectively within complex defence sector environments, including procurement frameworks, compliance requirements, and multi-stakeholder decision-making.

Build and maintain relationships with defence ecosystem stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, government entities, prime contractors, and industry partners.

Support client growth by providing strategic recommendations related to financing, market positioning, and scaling within regulated supply chains.

Manage an active portfolio of investments, including risk monitoring, performance tracking, and mitigation strategies.

Lead proactive business development activities, including prospecting, pipeline development, and network expansion.

Apply sector-specific knowledge (e.g., procurement cycles, certification requirements, contracting structures) to investment evaluation and decision-making.

Represent BDC in the market and strengthen visibility within the business community through initiatives such as public speaking engagements.

Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated financing and advisory solutions.

Contribute to market intelligence, sector insights, and investment strategy development.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of the following: Commercial banking Corporate finance Private debt / private credit Investment analysis

Commercial banking

Corporate finance

Private debt / private credit

Investment analysis

Experience in credit analysis, including financial statement analysis and risk assessment.

Experience in financial modeling (e.g., cash flow modeling, debt structuring).

Experience structuring financing solutions (e.g., loans, credit facilities, investment transactions).

Experience managing a portfolio of clients or investments, including risk monitoring.

Demonstrated business development experience (prospecting, pipeline generation, relationship building).

Experience assessing complex companies and developing tailored financing solutions.

Strong stakeholder management experience with internal and external partners.

Ability to communicate and influence stakeholders in financing and investment discussions.