SENIOR ANALYST, PORTFOLIO STRATEGY

SENIOR ANALYST, PORTFOLIO STRATEGY & MARKET INSIGHTS – BDC CAPITAL (BDC Capital) Join us to deliver high‑impact market research and data analysis that informs investment decisions and portfolio strategy. This role is open to bilingual applicants in English and French. Choosing BDC as Your Employer BDC fosters an inclusive, healthy, and skilled workplace that empowers employees to act. You’ll work at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects, supporting Canadian entrepreneurs and shaping Canada’s investment landscape. Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, and a $750 wellness and health care spending account. Paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as needed; offices closed from December 25 to January 1. A hybrid work model that balances work and personal life. Opportunities for learning, training and development. Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book. Please note that this role requires bilingualism in English and French. Position Overview BDC Capital is the investment arm of BDC, Canada’s only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs. With over $8 billion in assets under management, we serve as a strategic partner to Canada’s most innovative firms, offering a full spectrum of risk capital—from seed investments to growth equity. Reporting to the Director of Portfolio Strategy & Market Insights, the Senior Analyst will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑impact market research and data analysis. The analyst will generate strategic insights and thought leadership to inform investment decisions and portfolio strategy, drawing on advanced technical expertise, modeling capabilities, presentation skills, and deep industry knowledge. The Senior Analyst will lead sophisticated projects to successful outcomes, producing forward‑looking recommendations that support coherent portfolio construction and platform‑wide decision‑making. With a continuous improvement mindset, they will act as a trusted advisor, communicating findings persuasively to BDC Capital’s leadership and investment teams. Through this work, the Senior Analyst will influence stakeholders across the organization to align key priorities and contribute to the platform’s strategic direction. The role also includes mentorship, cross‑functional collaboration, and occasional support of other Strategy & Operations initiatives. CHALLENGES TO BE MET Contribute to portfolio strategy and executive decision‑making by conducting market research, synthesizing complex data, and developing actionable insights. Develop a deep understanding of the venture capital and growth equity ecosystem in Canada. Take full ownership of workstreams within broader strategic initiatives, consistently delivering outcomes with minimal supervision. Offer guidance to peers and foster team‑wide knowledge sharing. Cultivate cross‑functional relationships within and outside BDC Capital, influencing outcomes through informal leadership. Demonstrate versatility across diverse functional domains, including investment strategy, business strategy, stakeholder engagement, and educational program development. Prepare detailed market analysis and run analytical forecast models to support new projects, investment strategies, and initiatives. Work closely with high‑priority initiatives on a time‑sensitive, ad‑hoc basis. Support the team on innovative research projects for publication and thought leadership, leveraging BDC’s proprietary data sets. Help prepare for, attend and facilitate meetings with critical ecosystem players. Develop and maintain effective communication channels inside the broader BDC organization. What We Are Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent. MBA, CFA, or advanced technical master’s degree with a particular concentration in finance (MSc Finance) is an asset. 4–7 years in a financial institution, investment firm, management consulting firm, or equivalent. Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Advanced financial, modeling and analytical skills. French and English fluency preferred (written and oral). Bilingualism in English and French is required. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Strategic thinking and strong problem‑solving skills. Outstanding dynamism, curiosity, motivation, self‑starter able to work independently in a rapidly changing environment. Experience in strategy and/or knowledge of VC & PE industry and tech ecosystem is a plus. 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. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please contact accessibility@bdc.ca. Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Salary: CA$55,000 – CA$65,000 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr