DIRECTOR, CORPORATE FINANCING – Kelowna

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... Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book Position Overview The Director Corporate Financing contributes to the growth of BDC Corporate Financing portfolio by sourcing developing and recommending high-quality transactions in accordance with BDC credit policies and risk parameters within the Kelowna region. The team member will act as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs while delivering outstanding customer service. They also identify business sectors with significant growth potential and are innovative and creative in structuring opportunities for entrepreneurs. You will succeed in this position if you are able to develop and manage account and influencer relationships in order to grow BDC Corporate Financing assets and ensure an excellent risk / return ratio. You will successfully navigate a matrix organization and have a strong comfort level in managing senior stakeholder relationships. Challenges to be met Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities for Corporate Financing and Advisory. Develop and implement a customer relationship retention / growth strategy to build a long-term profitable loan portfolio with existing and new clients while providing a high level of customer service. Develop and execute an individual marketing plan ensuring alignment with the Corporate Financing strategy and portfolio objectives while meeting financial objectives related to the forecasted loss rate profitability revenue growth and retention of clients. Conduct proper investigation and due diligence activities on all proposals. Pre-qualify structure and present proposals in accordance with BDC policies and procedures including all appropriate analyses documentation and excellent risk / return ratio. Plan and conduct activities that promote BDC financial and advisory services especially their capacity to handle major loans and assist business center management in coordinating business development activities in the regions. Build ongoing and sustainable relationships with associations influencers financial institutions and others to help BDC achieve its Corporate Financing objectives. Keep abreast of the general issues affecting the Corporate Financing business community including market conditions industry practices and financial results for existing and potential clients. What we are looking for 7-10 years of relevant senior commercial banking experience including strong credit acumen Bachelor in Commerce or Finance or Business Administration with a major in accounting or finance Post-Graduate degree in Business and / or CFA designation and / or relevant professional designation an asset Demonstrated strength in business development and client relationship skills Analytical business sense and strategic thinking Ability to sell financial services to demanding and sophisticated clients Ability to identify business opportunities for entrepreneurs who will benefit from the unique range of BDC services and cross refer these to our Advisory and Capital partners Ability to work independently meet deadlines be highly organized and proactive Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel and PowerPoint) Excellent communication skills spoken and written in English. French is an asset A drivers license as well as access to a vehicle are required Proudly one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and one of Canadas 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 . While we appreciate all applications we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted. Required Experience: Chief Key Skills: Fundraising,Management Experience,Coaching,Analysis Skills,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Public Speaking,negotiation,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 Note: This reformatted description preserves the content while applying accessible structure and removing non-allowed formatting. 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