Director of Growth and Acquisition Capital

2 months ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada BDC Full time
Job Title: Director, Growth and Acquisition Capital

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Director, Growth and Acquisition Capital. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of our organization.

About the Role

The Director, Growth and Acquisition Capital will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative co-investment solutions to deploy equity and hybrid debt-equity capital to women-led impact-driven growth-stage companies or to support Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) for women. This role will involve working closely with the Managing Director of Thrive Lab to structure the deployment of catalytic capital through various instruments, including equity, quasi-equity, and mezzanine.

Key Responsibilities
  • Structure and manage the investment operations of the second pillar of the Thrive Lab (Growth and Acquisition Capital) and monitor the performance of the investments that will be realized (impact and financial KPIs).
  • Propose and implement innovative solutions to deploy equity and hybrid debt-equity capital, while protecting the interests of BDC Capital.
  • Develop investment processes for the evaluation and assessment of new and follow-on investments, including sourcing and screening new investments, conducting due diligence, and providing support to existing portfolio companies.
  • Develop processes to conduct business plan reviews, manage communications with entrepreneurs, management teams, and financial advisors, and prepare initial investment thesis, memoranda, and recommendations to pursue or decline investment opportunities.
  • Develop best practices to conduct research and analysis on markets, ecosystems, financial forecasts, management, competition, and other relevant factors.
  • Support portfolio companies by monitoring performance, providing financial, forecasting, and statistical analyses, identifying potential strategic and tactical opportunities and risks, and working alongside senior management to develop governance and impact reporting.
  • Lead in developing and managing the deal pipeline and portfolio dashboard, producing semi-annual reports, providing financial analysis on the overall portfolio, and supporting the Managing Director with internal presentations.
  • Take a leading role in the deal submission process through the Investment Committee.
  • Represent BDC Capital and Thrive Lab on various committees.
  • Support and coach analysts in managing and monitoring investments, setting up and tracking forecasts and results, using appropriate data.
  • Engage BDC Capital's various stakeholders, both internally and externally, and ensure that our policies and best practices are followed.
  • Provide rigorous yet flexible processes that allow agility and innovation while protecting the interests of BDC Capital, and ensure that these processes are followed with tact and leadership.
  • Participate in negotiations with ecosystem partners to ensure optimal co-investment conditions are in place.
  • Ensure, in collaboration with the analysts' team, to provide regular reporting that respects the criteria of excellence promoted by BDC Capital. Work in collaboration with the middle and back-office teams to develop a relevant and effective dashboard.
  • Monitor issues encountered and propose solutions in a proactive, positive, and goal-oriented manner.
  • Take an interest in the reality of women entrepreneurs and business leaders, remain attentive to their needs, and participate in the creation of additional initiatives if relevant in order to optimize the impact of BDC Capital through the Thrive Lab.
  • At all times, contribute to the creation and maintenance of a healthy and friendly work climate within the team, where trust, transparency, and collaboration are essential conditions for the success of the Thrive Lab.
  • Provide growth opportunities for all team members by working collaboratively and inclusively with the team responsible for the first Lab initiative.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, law, or business; a graduate degree would be an asset.
  • Eight to ten years of relevant experience; fund management experience an asset.
  • Knowledge of the Private Equity asset class, particularly in Canada; knowledge of Impact investing an asset.
  • Strong ability to structure debt and equity transactions for a variety of risk levels.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders and directly influence them.
  • Highly developed organizational, planning, and management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail while maintaining over-arching goals in sight.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet tight and often conflicting deadlines.
  • Strong team spirit.
  • Ability to effectively guide and coach a team of analysts and other investment professionals.
  • Good judgment, tact, and discretion.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, oral and written, in both official languages (French and English).

BDC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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