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... 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Business Strategy team is excited to announce we are looking to welcome a new Senior Advisor to our dynamic team! As a Senior Advisor in Business Strategy, you’ll collaborate directly with the Director of Business Strategy and the AVP of Business Strategy & Client Success. Your role will encompass all aspects of developing and implementing business strategies across our lines of business, aligning with the objectives of the COO group and BDC’s corporate strategy.

This opportunity promises excitement and impact as you’ll have the chance to make a difference in our operations by tackling some of our business’ most pressing and complex issues.

This role will also provide you with a wealth of development and learning opportunities, allowing you to expand your skill set and grow both personally and professionally.

If you recognize yourself in any of the below – we’d love to hear from you!

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Contribute and lead various corporate-wide projects involving cross-functional teams. Develop trusting relationships with various stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges. 

• Take charge or be involved in the development of workshops and documents leading to conclusions and actionable items. Contribute to the development of a business case, as required. 

• Given the high level of operational and conceptual complexity, develop a thorough understanding of the organization and its business lines. 

• Contribute or conduct research and analysis; deepen understanding of the organization, the market in which it operates and the needs of specific sectors, business segments and regions.

• Build or contribute to build strategic documents synthesizing complex and detailed research and information to communicate key findings.

• Contribute to the content development of COO meetings, off-sites, SMC and Board meetings as it relates to our business lines.

• Be a key player in the implementation of strategic initiatives stemming from the COO strategy; contribute to the identification of the approach to be adopted (methodology, scope, work plan).

• Support the Director, Business Strategy when required but also work closely with a variety of senior leaders such as the COO SVPs, the Corporate Strategy group; etc.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance; a graduate degree would be an asset

• Five to eight years’ relevant experience. Previous experience in a consulting firm and/or working with SMEs is a plus

• Team player that adds a touch of fun and camaraderie to the workplace

• Excellent interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

• High level of comfort with ambiguity, Strategic mindset with strong analytical skills and passion for problem-solving

• Growth mindset and coachability: we are convinced everything can be learned with the right attitude and openness to feedback

• A keen interest in understanding economic and business trends and issues that affect SMEs

• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight and often conflicting deadlines

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English – French is a plus

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

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 [email protected].

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