Partner, Venture Capital

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About the Climate & Sustainability Venture Funds at BDC

BDC Capital is the investment arm of BDC - Canada’s only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs. With over five billion dollars under management, serving as a strategic partner to Canada's most innovative firms, we cover the full spectrum of risk capital, from

seed investments to growth capital.

The Climate Tech and Sustainability Venture Funds are a $1.2B platform dedicated to investing in Canadian companies that drive our transition to a cleaner future whether that’s driving ghg reductions, climate impact, a sustainable future or Canada’s net zero ambitions. Combined the funds have $400M to invest to catalyze global champions providing solutions to the world’s most pressing climate and sustainability challenges.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This Vancouver based venture partner will actively participate in the leadership of our funds, supporting the Managing Partner by sourcing potential deals, driving complex transactions, taking responsibility for the overall portfolio performance, and participating in the fund’s strategy formation.

In this role, you will be one of the main representatives of the Climate Tech and Sustainability funds, sourcing high-quality investment opportunities through rigorous and fact-based due diligence, leading syndication as necessary and executing qualified deals that ultimately shape the future of Canadian economy. This position requires a seasoned perspective on deal-making, and top-notch ability to build partnerships within the investment community, presenting BDC Capital as a first-class investor to companies, corporates, LPs and other GPs.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Platform Building- Support the Managing Partner in the team’s general management- Contribute to identifying internally, hiring externally, and developing high-quality team members- Foster a high performing team environment within the internal fund built on trust, collaboration, and high aspirations- Contribute to successful fund launch and maintenance by developing the fund’s investment thesis, strategy, and tactical approach- Work collaboratively with BDC management and colleagues in other funds to share insights and information on all investment decisions

Deal Sourcing- Build and maintain wide and strong networks within the business and investment community, raising the profile of the fund as a prime investor- Build and leverage connections in the investment communities in Canada and globally to drive high quality deal flow- Attend conferences and networking activities, to source opportunities on behalf of the fund, and to act as an ambassador for the funds, BDC Capital and BDC- Promote the fund, BDC Capital and BDC by speaking at conferences, publishing thought leadership material and promoting networking opportunities- Support the Managing Partner to position BDC as a first-class GP and fund manager, ensuring a positive experience for external LP’s

Deal Making- Coordinate team priorities to review, validate and execute due diligence activities- Delegate appropriate or lead complex due diligence for new and/or existing investment opportunities by orchestrating analyses such as market, competition, management, sales, products, cap table, and anything that is relevant to determining potential business value and exist strategies- Lead the team in the production of thorough and compelling Investment Memoranda, eliciting sound rationales behind investment options and influencing the internal Investment Committee- Prepare documents and attend relevant Investment Committees’ meetings to present investment opportunities, justify their viability, and obtain buy-in

Portfolio Management & Support- Provide hands-on, value-add support (e.g., mentoring, capital introductions) to portfolio companies to support business building while developing multiple exit options and delivering top-quartile internal rate of return over the life of the fund- Represent the interests of the fund as a b