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ASSOCIATE, DEFENCE DEEP TECH VENTURE FUND
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ASSOCIATE, DEFENCE DEEP TECH VENTURE FUNDJoin to apply for the ASSOCIATE, DEFENCE DEEP TECH VENTURE FUND role at BDC.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 MeansFlexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings & 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 fewIn addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal lifeOpportunities for learning, training and development, and much more…Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book.Position OverviewBDC Capital’s Defence Deep Tech Venture Fund is part of BDC's Defence Platform. It will invest in early-stage ventures, which develop deep technologies that transform how business is done across multiple sectors. The fund will invest exclusively in companies with a defence or dual-use strategy. In addition, the Defence Deep Tech Venture Fund will act as a leader in the Canadian VC ecosystem, connecting key stakeholders across the deep tech value chain to leverage non-dilutive sources of funding, procurement and tech development support. Main sectors of focus would include, but are not limited to: Quantum, Foundational AI, Photonics, Autonomy, Electronics and Materials.The Fund will work closely with various departments across the federal government to help provide them with a market watch function, while accessing technical expertise & government labs. The Fund will also build and maintain solid working relationships with key ecosystem stakeholders, including accelerators and incubators.Associates join one of our teams as an early specialist in investment finance, to lead parts of the process of evaluating potential deals and of managing BDC Capital’s current portfolio.CHALLENGES TO BE METDeal SourcingMaintain involvement in associations within the investment community, and keep abreast of significant developments, activities, and initiatives in the industryAnalyze underlying portfolio of partner funds to identify promising opportunities for follow-on investments and track upcoming fund raisesPerform market research and scouting to inform the fund’s investment strategy, identifying emerging markets, verticals, technologies, or companiesDeal MakingLead a workstream of due diligence on companies’ market, competition, management, sales, products, cap table, and anything that is relevant to determining potential business value and exit strategiesDetermine and validate performance metrics, creating valuation models, forecasts and financial pro formasDraft Investment Memos, most often focusing on the Financials and Market sectionsSupport Partners leading a deal, during presentations to the Investment BoardAnalyze technical documentation and/or work with technical consultants to evaluate technologies, products, and servicesConduct reference calls with competitors, clients, industry experts, and prospect company’s current or past employeesDevelop and maintain appropriate information resources and subject matter expertise in various industries, markets, and business trendsPortfolio Management & SupportMonitor portfolio performance, comparing performance to forecasts and models, and relaying potential opportunities and issues to managementParticipate occasionally in investee board meetings as an observer, keeping abreast of developments and escalating relevant information to PartnersAssist investees with introductions to potential suppliers, investors, and employeesPlatform BuildingAssist in managing the deal pipeline, quarterly/bi-annual reports, and providing financial analysisSupport other team members as appropriate during the development stage of an investmentEnsure that the investment research files, business plans and other collected information are maintained in conformity with BDC’s policies and proceduresEnsure that new and existing investments files are properly documented by monitoring investments, amendments, and disbursements, including financial analysis and forecastingWhat We Are Looking ForTypical Background3 to 5 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 firmOperator roles: technology startup, industry-leading corporation, industry specialistAdvisory roles: consulting, law, corporate strategy, corporate developmentBachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). Other degrees are viable, if the professional has strong analytical skillsA post-graduate degree or equivalent certification, completed or in course, is valuable. Typical post-graduate credentials are likely to be, but are not limited to:Master’s in business administration (MBA)Other STEM Master’s or PhD degreeChartered Financial Analyst (CFA)Technical KnowledgeGood skills in Excel, particularly in building financial models that include sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling, as well as performing data analysis. Any other analytic tools and techniques are an assetGood ability to problem-solve using structured thinking and communication techniquesGood ability to use other MS-suite applications efficiently, mainly Word and PowerPointAbility to intervene pertinently in the context of a presentation to executive audiencesAbility to write an Investment Memo that is clear, concise, and eloquentAny technology skills with wide application, such as coding, chemistry, electronics are an assetOperational knowledge of any technical industry is an assetBilingualism in French and English is an assetBehavioral TraitsSupportive, helpful attitude – willingness to proactively identify gaps and jump-in to fill themMotivation and ability to do focused, independent work, in the context of a teamAbility to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with stakeholdersContinuous learning attitude, with maturity to take feedback constructivelyOpenness to share knowledge and advice with less experienced colleaguesComfort working in a fast-paced environment, where objectives must be met within tight deadlinesProudly 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 accessibility@bdc.ca.While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BDC by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr
