DIRECTOR, GROWTH & TRANSITION CAPITAL - DEFENCE (Montreal & Quebec)

BDC is the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs, supporting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. As Director, Growth & Transition Capital – Defence, you will lead investment and financing activities for companies operating within Canada’s defence and dual‑use sectors, leveraging credit and investment expertise combined with relationship‑driven business development.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan with partial matches, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, and a $750 wellness & health care spending account.
• Paid vacation, five personal days, sick days, and office closures December 25 – January 1.
• Hybrid work model balancing work and personal life.
• Opportunities for learning, training, and development.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and structure financing and investment opportunities aligned with BDC Capital criteria (e.g., cash‑flow loan, mezzanine, quasi‑equity).
• Operate effectively within complex defence sector environments, including procurement frameworks, compliance requirements, and multi-stakeholder decision‑making.
• Build and maintain relationships with defence ecosystem stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, government entities, prime contractors, and industry partners.
• Support client growth through strategic recommendations related to financing, market positioning, and scaling within regulated supply chains.
• Manage an active portfolio of investments, including risk monitoring, performance tracking, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead proactive business development activities, including prospecting, pipeline development, and network expansion.
• Apply sector‑specific knowledge (procurement cycles, certification requirements, contracting structures) to investment evaluation and decision‑making.
• Represent BDC in the market and strengthen visibility through public speaking engagements and other initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated financing and advisory solutions.
• Contribute to market intelligence, sector insights, and investment strategy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of: commercial banking, corporate finance, private debt/private credit, investment analysis.
• Experience in credit analysis, including financial statement analysis and risk assessment.
• Experience in financial modeling (cash‑flow modeling, debt structuring).
• Experience structuring financing solutions (loans, credit facilities, investment transactions).
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients or investments, including risk monitoring.
• Demonstrated business‑development experience (prospecting, pipeline generation, relationship building).
• Experience assessing complex companies and developing tailored financing solutions.
• Strong stakeholder‑management experience with internal and external partners.
• Ability to communicate and influence stakeholders in financing and investment discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defence, aerospace, security, advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, or dual‑use sectors.
• Knowledge of defence sector dynamics, including procurement processes and cycles, government contracting environments, and certification and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with government programs, prime contractors, or regulated industries.
• Professional designation (e.g., CFA, CPA, MBA).
• Bilingualism in English and French.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (based on geographic requirements).

The Canadian government is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at View email address on ca.talent.com.