Assistant Vice-President, Credit Risk Management, Corporate Financing And Syndication

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:Benefits
Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributionsa Defined Benefit Pension Plana $750 wellness and health care spending accountpaid vacation each yearfive personal dayssick days as necessaryour offices are closed from December 25 to January 1A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal lifeOpportunities for learning, training and developmentand much moreExplore the BDC Way in our Culture BookThis position requires bilingualism (English & French)Position Overview
The Assistant Vice-President (AVP), Credit Risk Management, Corporate Financing and Syndication, reviews loan applications and makes informed decisions regarding their approval or recommendation. The incumbent also monitors credit quality and compliance with loan terms and conditions, ensuring that authorizations, disbursements, and loan amendments are aligned with BDC’s risk appetite. The AVP will play a key role in assessing and managing the credit risk of this portfolio. In addition to overseeing credit matters, the incumbent will build a close working relationship with the first line of defence and help strengthen its expertise through proactive coaching, clear communication, and the strategic alignment of transactions. The incumbent will also work with partners to effectively assess, monitor, and manage risk while ensuring compliance with BDC’s overall risk appetite.Challenges to Be Met
Ensure that loan authorization, disbursements, and amendments comply with established authorization limits and guidelines, as well as BDC’s risk appetite. Maintain and enhance the quality of client service by providing prompt, effective, and professional support to front-line staff while safeguarding portfolio integrity through adherence to administrative and due diligence processes. Focus on building a close relationship between the first and second lines of defence, with particular emphasis on improving the first line’s risk management practices. Coach, guide, and develop management and staff on all aspects of credit competency, and contribute to their performance assessments by thoughtfully recognizing strengths and areas for improvement and helping identify training and development solutions. Contribute to the execution of the business unit’s business plan and profitable growth strategies by ensuring that sound credit due diligence processes are in place and by developing and maintaining strong communication with the unit’s management and staff to closely monitor the key variables required for the successful delivery of financial services. Actively participate in business unit meetings and conduct regular visits to support transaction structuring and write-ups, while providing development opportunities for members of the first-line team. Proactively identify improvements to lending policies, processes, and products;
provide leadership in their implementation;
and help staff apply and interpret them, particularly with respect to current credit risk issues and industry direction. Maintain and enhance the quality of BDC’s portfolio by approving, recommending, or declining loans, disbursements, and amendments in accordance with established authorization limits and guidelines. Lead or participate in various corporate- or regional-level projects to support the continuous improvement of existing procedures and processes while maximizing efficiency in accordance with the risk management framework.What We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in finance or business administrationAt least 10 years of experience at BDC or another financial institution in business unit management, business development, or loan underwriting, including at least five years in a Credit Risk Management role, with strong experience in corporate financing, syndication, or complex commercial lendingExperience coaching team members, using demonstrated and effective coaching techniques, and improving risk management practices across the lines of defenceAbility to make recommendations and decisions based on key issues, broad business considerations, and contextSelf-directed, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and EnglishAbility to quickly identify the business context and key issuesAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and partnersStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to gather information effectively and communicate issues clearlyStrong coaching skillsBilingualism required (French and English)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.If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at View email address on ca.hrm.tc we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted. BDC is a bank unlike any other. We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. The only institution whose purpose is to promote the growth of the Canadian economy by focusing on the success of small and medium‑size businesses, with a human touch and a genuine presence. At BDC, we’re changing people’s and businesses’ lives for the better. That’s what makes us unique as a bank. That’s why we are banking at another level.
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