Business Development Bank of Canada

MANAGER, ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRE (Small Business) - GTA Central & East

Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration.
  • Proven leadership abilities to inspire and develop team members.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong background in business development and client relationship management.
  • In-depth knowledge of credit policies and sound credit judgment.
  • Experience in managing and mitigating risks in portfolio management.
  • Excellent time management skills to handle multiple priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a diverse team of account managers to support entrepreneurs' sales growth.
  • Create and execute a sales and market plan to enhance portfolio growth in financing and consulting.
  • Design and implement client acquisition strategies to drive consistent business results.
  • Engage actively in the local business community to identify and leverage opportunities.
  • Oversee business center activities to ensure target achievement and high client satisfaction.
  • Evaluate loan applications and ensure rigorous credit analysis is conducted on all transactions.
  • Manage high-risk clients proactively and communicate with partners for deal restructuring.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.
  • Engagement in professional development and talent investment.
  • Dynamic work environment serving a diverse clientele.
  • Potential for growth within the organization.
  • Access to networking opportunities within local business associations.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW

As the Manager, Entrepreneurship Centre you will use your leadership and knowledge to make a real impact on the success of Canadian entrepreneurs. You will develop strategies to support clients in the GTA Central & East. Your focus will be maintaining an engaged and diverse team of account managers, whose objective is to help entrepreneurs with sales from start-up all the way to $3M in sales, by providing financing solutions and advisory services adapted to their needs. You will have the challenge of managing the risk and profitability of the portfolio, as well as ensuring a strong market presence. If you're looking for an organization that invests in your talent, this opportunity is for you!

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Leadership & People
  • Accountable to ensure appropriate level of depth and skill set by using the levers (hire, develop, coach and motivate employees) to deliver on a balanced profitable growth
  • Develop and implement a business center sales/market plan to support the portfolio growth strategy for Financing and Consulting for the territory that is aligned with the regional strategy and manage business activity


Results, Sales & Relationship
  • Actively plan and develop client acquisition strategies that lead to results and manage key professional relationship to ensure a consistent flow of activities.
  • Keep abreast of local business opportunities while maintaining active profile in the business community through participation in associations such as Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade, etc.
  • Manage business centre activities via the team to achieve/exceed results by regularly assessing the quality/quantity of loans and the portfolio, pipeline progress, product results, activity distribution and client satisfaction


Transactions, Portfolio, Risk & Profitability
  • Recommend or decline loan applications, administration and disbursements within established parameters and ensure a high caliber of credit analysis and due diligence on all transactions with strong focus on credit risk, profitability and quality
  • Proactively manage high-risk clients and communicate with internal partners to restructure deals, remediate risks and minimize loss
  • Accountable for the Profit and Loss statement of the operational unit, the portfolio growth, its efficiency, the risk level and pricing of transactions as well as the difference between the predictive models (Risk rating, forecasted loss rate) and the actual performance (which represents the sound judgment)


WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop others.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, combined with an ability to work highly collaboratively with stakeholders and partners, both internal and external
  • Demonstrated strength in business development and client relationship management skills
  • Sound credit judgment coupled with a strong understanding of credit policies and practices
  • Ability to actively address situations where potential risks are identified
  • Ability to maintain sound account management practices and a profitable loan portfolio
  • Good time management and priority setting skills to meet critical deadlines
  • Strong business acumen
  • Thorough understanding of the dynamics of the SMEs' environment

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.
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