• Job Description

  Req#: R-6536

  We are banking at another level.

  Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

  Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

  • Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

  • In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

  • A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

  • Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

  POSITION OVERVIEW

  The Portfolio Coordinator position within the BDC Capital Operations team is pivotal in managing data collection and integration processes in iLEVEL, our portfolio monitoring system. Responsibilities include supporting optimal system usage, managing security permissions, and maintaining data integrity. The role also ensures that investment transactions are correctly processed, meet governance requirements, and are updated in our back-office system. Additionally, the position involves participating in quarterly data collection for the funds portfolio, producing ad-hoc analyses, and contributing to the production of reports such as the annual VC landscape publication.

  “BDC Capital, the investment arm of BDC—the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs—manages over $8 billion in assets. As Canada's largest VC investor, BDC Capital is a strategic partner to the nation's most innovative firms, offering a comprehensive range of capital from seed investments to growth equity. With 14 investment teams supported, investments in over 300 portfolio companies, 170 fund investments, and 600 Canadian underlying investments, we are provided unprecedented access to data and insights, enabling us to drive impactful growth and innovation.”

  CHALLENGES TO BE MET

  PORTFOLIO DATA & SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

  Data Collection and Integrations: Drive the efficient population of iLEVEL by overseeing monthly and quarterly data collection using templates and loader files from both internal and external sources, while managing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. This includes handling data entry for transactions from source systems, assets under management, enterprise values, Pitchbook data, initial stages of development, liquidity events, and fund operating expenses. Additionally, manage the workflow of data collection templates sent to portfolio companies and investment teams

  Optimize Systems Usage: Support the optimal usage of iLEVEL and Affinity CRM throughout BDC Capital by designing web portals and reports, and troubleshooting configuration issues. Additionally, propose improvements in operational processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Provide training and guidance to staff on data collection procedures

  Data Quality: Perform error-checking, validations, and reconciliations in iLEVEL and Affinity CRM to ensure data integrity. Investigate and resolve data issues

  User Security: Manage user security for both internal and external users in iLEVEL and Affinity CRM. Audit user and group setups to ensure proper configuration, and address any permissions issues that may arise

  PORTFOLIO OPERATIONS
  
  Transaction Support: Ensure that investment activities, such as authorizations and cash disbursements, are correctly processed and fulfill governance requirements. Coordinate with the Finance department to achieve timely submission of transactions. Update the Framework back-office system for rounds of financing, cap tables, and other data points, maintaining accuracy and completeness. Perform tasks such as share reconciliation, entering milestones for teams during the semi-annual valuation exercise, and filing and logging share certificates

  Analysis and Reporting: Participate in producing analyses, reports, and forecasts to support executive decision-making. Contribute to reports such as the annual VC landscape publication, which analyzes market trends, investment patterns, and identifies emerging opportunities. Additionally, produce periodic ad-hoc analyses on the portfolio, such as exposure by province or sector, and activity levels

  Funds Quarterly Data Collection: Participate in the quarterly data collection process for our extensive funds portfolio, gathering asset, financial, and KPI data from fund financial statements to update iLEVEL

  PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Commerce, STEM, or a related field

  • 1-3 years of experience in a financial institution, management consulting firm, investment firm, or equivalent

  WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Strong Dynamism, Curiosity, and Motivation: Ability to adapt and grow in a rapidly changing environment with a focus on continuous improvement

  • Financial and Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing financial data, and utilizing tools like Power Query and Python

  • Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, data management systems, and data visualization tools like Power BI and think-cell

  • Prioritization and Problem-Solving Abilities: Capable of managing multiple priorities, troubleshooting issues, and implementing effective solutions

  • Knowledge of VC & PE and Tech Ecosystem: Understanding of venture capital, private equity, and technology sectors

  • Language Skills: Fluency in either French or English is required, with at least intermediate proficiency in the other language. Fully bilingual candidates are preferred

  Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca .

  While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

• About the company

  We are BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. We support small and medium-sized businesses in all industries and at every stage of growth with money and advice. We are the Business Development Bank of Canada.

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