POSITION OVERVIEWThe Senior Advisor, Strategy Implementation turns regional strategic priorities into clear, measurable actions. Working closely with the Regional Director, Managing Directors, and frontline leadership teams, you will support strategic planning and implementation, monitor business performance, and translate data into actionable insights.
You will also enable effective execution through reporting, communications, tools, training, data quality, and operational coordination. At BDC, the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs, your work will help teams execute consistently and contribute directly to the success of Canadian businesses.
CHALLENGES TO BE METDrive strategy into action- Support the planning and implementation of corporate, national, regional, and sector strategies and transformation initiatives, including change management, adoption, feedback collection, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Managing Directors to develop and execute market presence plans aligned with local market opportunities.
- Monitor business performance at a granular level, including portfolio quality, client management, and opportunity pipeline, to identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Analyze business and performance data and translate findings into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership and frontline teams.
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives, coordinating stakeholders, deliverables, and implementation activities.
- Promote best-practice sharing and continuous improvement across teams.
- Monitor relevant economic and industry trends and incorporate insights into recommendations and planning.
- Help translate national and regional priorities into practical actions that support BDC's mandate as the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs.
Enable teams and operational execution- Act as a key point of contact for frontline teams, responding to requests and helping resolve issues related to tools, data, reporting, and processes.
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of business data, dashboards, and reporting outputs by identifying inconsistencies, coordinating corrective actions with internal partners, and reinforcing data-quality practices.
- Prepare and consolidate recurring business reporting and communications, including performance updates, meeting summaries, and regional communications.
- Translate complex information and data into clear presentations, reports, communications, and actionable guidance for leadership and frontline teams.
- Provide targeted coaching, training, and onboarding support for new processes, tools, and initiatives.
- Coordinate or support logistics for events, training sessions, planning workshops, and conferences.
- Prepare and deliver presentations and materials to support leadership discussions and decision-making.
- Lead the end-to-end student internship experience, coordinating with leaders and cross-functional partners to support students and business objectives.
- Partner with Analysts and Managing Directors to align regional operations and frontline execution and ensure clear, timely communication.
- Collaborate with internal functions such as Marketing, Learning, Operations, and Customer Experience (CX) to support initiative implementation and data requirements.
- Act as a resource and trainer for key business tools and systems, including Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft 365/Office 365, and CLICS, and support user adoption.
- Support onboarding and upskilling initiatives that build team capability and help employees succeed.
- Create clarity and consistency as priorities evolve, while supporting an inclusive environment where employees can be themselves at work.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in commerce, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 5-7+ years of relevant professional experience in strategy, operations, banking, or a combination of these areas.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and deliverables.
- Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to analyze business or performance data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable insights and recommendations.
- Demonstrated communication and presentation skills, including preparing reports, presentations, and communications for stakeholders and leadership.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft 365/Office 365, and CLICS.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
