POSITION OVERVIEWBDC 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 lead investment and financing activities for companies operating within Canada's defence and dual-use sectors.
This role combines credit and investment expertise with relationship-driven business development to support high-potential companies.
Your work contributes directly to strengthening Canada's defence industrial base, supply chain resilience, and innovation ecosystem.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET- Identify, evaluate, and structure financing and investment opportunities aligned with BDC Capital criteria (e.g., cash-flow loan, mezzanine, quasi-equity, etc.).
- 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 by providing 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 (e.g., procurement cycles, certification requirements, contracting structures) to investment evaluation and decision-making.
- Represent BDC in the market and strengthen visibility within the business community through initiatives such as public speaking engagements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated financing and advisory solutions.
- Contribute to market intelligence, sector insights, and investment strategy development.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
- 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 (e.g., cash flow modeling, debt structuring).
- Experience structuring financing solutions (e.g., 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
- 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).
