Business Development Bank of Canada

VALUATION SPECIALIST

Business Development Bank of Canada • $80K — $95K *
Montreal, QC H1A 0A1In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or similar field.
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA) required, CBV is a plus.
  • 3-5 years of experience in equity and debt valuation.
  • Experience with financial analysis and valuation in accounting or investment firms.
  • Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead quarterly fair value assessments for equity and debt investments.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver accurate valuation information.
  • Validate methodologies and assumptions according to BDC directives.
  • Analyze valuation issues and present recommendations to management.
  • Support presentation of valuation results to committees and management.

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment focused on inclusion and professional growth.
  • Use of AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation in valuation.
  • Direct contribution to financial reporting impacting Canadian entrepreneurship.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW

BDC is the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs, supporting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. As a Valuation Specialist, you will be responsible for determining the fair value of BDC Capital's portfolio of equity and debt investments for financial reporting purposes. You will support investment portfolios across Cleantech, Growth Equity, Venture Capital, and Intellectual Property Financing. Your work contributes directly to accurate financial reporting and informed business decisions that support Canadian businesses.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

  • Lead and complete quarterly and ad hoc fair value assessments (mark-to-market exercises) for equity and debt investments.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure timely delivery of accurate valuation information and supporting documentation.
  • Validate valuation methodologies, assumptions, and supporting documentation in accordance with BDC valuation directives.
  • Perform valuation analyses, identify valuation issues, and provide recommendations to management.
  • Review, prepare, and validate financial models used in valuation processes.
  • Support the presentation of valuation results to valuation committees and senior management.
  • Collaborate with BDC Capital investment teams to ensure consistent, timely, and useful financial reporting.
  • Conduct portfolio analyses and evaluate industry and market trends.
  • Provide value-added support and insights to investment teams.
  • Contribute to a collaborative environment where inclusion, learning, and partnership support business outcomes.
  • Use AI-enabled productivity tools, where appropriate, to support research, summarization, documentation, analysis review, information synthesis and recurring workflow improvements, while maintaining professional judgment and appropriate human oversight.
  • Contribute to the identification, testing and adoption of automation and AI-agent opportunities that can improve efficiency, consistency and quality in valuation, investment accounting and reporting processes.


WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required qualifications

Education & professional credentials
  • Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA).
  • CBV designation is considered an asset.
  • Audit experience is considered an asset.


Experience
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in equity and complex debt valuation.
  • Experience performing financial analysis and valuation assessments, as CBV or valuation expert role in accounting firms, venture capital or private equity funds, investment banking, pension funds and similar financial institutions.
  • Experience reviewing, building, or validating financial models.
  • Experience working with financial reporting requirements and valuation documentation.
  • Experience using market and company data for valuation purposes.
  • Experience to leverage AI tools to improve productivity in valuation analysis, financial reporting, documentation, research, data validation, identify trends, draft communications and support decision-making while maintaining professional judgment and appropriate oversight.
  • Experience integrating AI-assisted workflows into financial modeling, market research, audit support or investment reporting is considered an asset.


Technical skills
  • Valuation techniques for equity and debt investments.
  • Financial analysis and accounting knowledge.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
    • Financial modeling
    • Sensitivity analysis
    • Scenario analysis
    • Data analysis

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

  • Experience using financial market data platforms such as:
    • Capital IQ
    • PitchBook

  • Knowledge of the Growth Capital, Venture Capital and/or Private Equity industry.
  • Working knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and digital assistants, including Microsoft Copilot and other generative AI platforms, with the ability to apply them responsibly in a financial services environment.
  • Understanding of data governance, confidentiality, model limitations and responsible use of AI when working with sensitive financial and investment information.
  • Knowledge of workflow automation and AI-enabled productivity solutions, including Power Query, Power Automate, Power BI and AI agent technologies, is considered an asset.
  • Ability to evaluate, test and adopt emerging AI and agentic solutions to enhance valuation, accounting, audit support, reporting and portfolio management processes.
  • Master of prompt design, human-in-the-loop controls and validation techniques appropriate for financial reporting and valuation environments is considered an asset.


Languages
  • Bilingual in French and English.


Core competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using structured thinking approaches.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to communicate valuation findings clearly to stakeholders and executive audiences.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to learn new concepts quickly.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.


Preferred qualifications

Professional designations
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
  • Chartered Business Valuator (CBV).


Industry knowledge
  • Knowledge of the Cleantech and/or Climate Tech sector.
  • Knowledge of carbon credit markets.
  • Knowledge of climate change reduction initiatives.
  • Operational knowledge of a technical industry.


Additional competencies
  • Initiative and creativity in solving business problems.
  • Willingness to share knowledge and mentor less experienced colleagues.
  • Continuous learning mindset and openness to feedback.
  • Proactive and collaborative approach to supporting team and business needs.

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.
Learn more about Business Development Bank of Canada
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
* Ladders Estimates

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