Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field; or an MBA.
3-7+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Business Insights, Corporate Strategy, or similar roles.
Proven ability to translate data into business decisions and measurable outcomes in complex environments.
Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading initiatives from insight to action.
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a strong sense of ownership.
Bilingual proficiency in French and English, mandatory for the Montreal-based role.
Responsibilities
Translate business questions into structured problem statements and decision criteria.
Design analyses to evaluate options, quantify trade-offs, and recommend actions with defined risks and success metrics.
Establish and maintain an insight operating cadence, linking insights to decisions and execution.
Review and enhance reports for executive leadership, ensuring data accuracy and analytical quality.
Deliver presentations to senior management using data storytelling to convey strategic implications.
Develop concise, executive-ready materials that connect insights to decisions and actions.
Generate actionable insights based on business performance data and market dynamics.
Benefits
Opportunity to contribute directly to the success of Canadian entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Supportive work environment that values inclusion, equity, and diversity.
Mentorship opportunities to strengthen analytical and stakeholder management skills.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Director, Business Insights and Analytics, the Analyst translates complex data into actionable insights that inform strategy and business decisions across COO lines of business, including Financing, Wholesale, GTC, and Advisory.
BDC is the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs, supporting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. This role combines advanced analytics, business insights, and data product leadership to shape priorities, structure analyses, and translate findings into clear recommendations and measurable business outcomes. At BDC, you can be yourself at work while contributing directly to the success of Canadian businesses.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
Insight and Problem structuring
Translate business questions into structured problem statements, learning plans, and decision criteria.
Design analyses that evaluate options and scenarios, quantify trade-offs, and recommend courses of action with defined risks, dependencies, and success metrics.
Establish and maintain an insight operating cadence, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), executive scorecards, and one-pagers, linking insights to decisions and execution.
Develop deep business knowledge and trusted relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
Executive storytelling and Influence
Review and enhance reports and updates for executive leadership, ensuring data accuracy, analytical quality, and executive-level data visualization.
Deliver presentations to senior management using data storytelling to translate complex analyses into clear strategic implications and actions.
Develop concise, executive-ready materials, including one-pagers and presentation decks, that connect insights to decisions and actions.
Act as a strategic advisor to COO leadership and cross-functional partners to support alignment and collaboration.
Mentor analysts and help strengthen analytical rigor, data storytelling, and stakeholder management practices.
Insight to action and Change enablement
Generate actionable insights based on business performance data and market dynamics.
Translate insights into execution by defining owners, timelines, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and success measures with business leaders.
Facilitate cross-functional delivery from diagnosis to decision to execution.
Translate operational performance data into implications for enterprise strategy and organizational goals.
Contribute to work that supports Canadian entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses while fostering BDC's commitment to inclusion, equity, diversity, and being yourself at work.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field; or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Experience
3-7+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Business Insights, Corporate Strategy, or a related role.
Demonstrated experience translating data and analysis into business decisions and measurable outcomes within complex, cross-functional environments.
Demonstrated experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading initiatives from insight through action.
Experience working effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced, and matrixed environments.
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with a high degree of ownership.
Technical and Communication skills
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including executive-level visual design, presentations, and data storytelling.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex data analysis and insight generation.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop concise narratives supported by clear data visualizations.
French and English bilingual proficiency, mandatory for the Montreal-based role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in financial services, banking, or another regulated environment.
Consulting experience in an analytics-driven or strategy-focused environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.
Working knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language).
Working knowledge of Python.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure data or analytics services.
About Business Development Bank of Canada
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a federal Crown corporation that provides financing, advisory services, and capital to Canadian businesses. The bank was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. BDC offers a range of financial services, including loans, venture capital, and consulting services. The bank focuses on small and medium-sized businesses, and has a particular emphasis on supporting entrepreneurs and startups. BDC has offices across Canada and works with businesses in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, technology, and services.
