DIRECTOR, SYNDICATED FINANCING - Montréal

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 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 BookPOSITION OVERVIEWBDC is the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs. As Director, Syndicated Financing, Wholesale Finance, you will contribute to the growth of BDC’s syndicated financing portfolio by sourcing, structuring, analyzing, and recommending senior debt financing transactions. Your work will support the growth of small and medium-sized businesses across Canada through cash flow lending, asset-based lending, and other senior debt financing structures. You will conduct thorough credit and risk assessments, manage portfolio risk, and build relationships with key financial market participants while supporting BDC’s profitability and risk management objectives.CHALLENGES TO BE METIdentify, develop, and originate new syndicated financing opportunities involving:Cash flow lending transactionsAsset-based lending (ABL) transactionsSenior debt financing structuresDiversified industry sectorsPromote the Syndicated Financing Group’s capabilities to financial partners and referral sources to generate new business opportunities.Conduct due diligence and credit analysis for complex financing proposals, including:Financial analysisRisk assessmentCredit structuringCredit documentation preparationCompliance with BDC credit policies and accepted lending practicesIdentify and address issues that arise during transaction negotiation, structuring, documentation, and closing, including compliance and material risk considerations.Manage an assigned portfolio of syndicated financing accounts by:Monitoring credit qualityMaintaining accurate risk ratingsIdentifying emerging risk indicatorsEscalating material risk issues when requiredDevelop and maintain relationships with key industry influencers, including:Chartered bank representativesLawyersFinancial advisors and other financing stakeholdersReferral and deal-sharing partnersMonitor market conditions, industry trends, lending practices, and financial performance of existing and prospective clients to support informed lending decisions.Contribute directly to supporting Canadian businesses while operating in an inclusive environment where employees can be themselves at work.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORBachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.Minimum 5 years of experience in:Corporate lendingCommercial bankingSyndicated financingCredit underwritingStructured financeWholesale financeExperience analyzing and structuring senior debt transactions.Experience conducting financial due diligence and credit risk assessments for complex financing transactions.Knowledge of:Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Canadian GAAP)International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Experience preparing credit applications, credit memoranda, or credit documentation.Experience managing a loan or credit portfolio and monitoring portfolio risk.Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to collaborate across business units and effectively interact with executives, clients, financial partners, and internal stakeholders.Bilingualism (English and French), both spoken and written.Preferred qualificationsMaster of Business Administration (MBA).Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.Other relevant professional finance, accounting, banking, or credit-related designations.Experience developing business through partnerships with banks, legal firms, and other financial market influencers.Experience working across multiple industries and financing structures within the Canadian lending market.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 and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. 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