Associate Director, Syndicated Financing - Toronto, Canada - Business Development Bank of Canada

Business Development Bank of Canada

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

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 Associate Director, Syndicated Financing, as part of the Wholesale Finance group, contributes to the growth of the BDC Syndicated Financing portfolio by underwriting and recommending high quality transactions in accordance with BDC credit policies and risk parameters.

They conduct in-depth analysis and due diligence activities for Syndicated Financing loan proposals.

The Associate Director develops and manages account and influencer relationships to grow the BDC Syndicated Financing portfolio, while meeting BDC profitability objectives.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET- Plan and conduct activities that promote the Syndicated Financing Group's capabilities to its financial partners to generate opportunities.- Conduct proper investigation and due diligence activities for complex loan proposals, including completing relevant analysis and credit documentation while ensuring the risk profile is within the parameters of accepted credit practices and BDC policies and procedures.- Address issues such as compliance or material changes that arise as deals are being negotiated, structured and documented.- Manage the assigned credit portfolio of Syndicated Financing accounts, identifying and escalating any material risk issues to ensure the risk rating remains accurate at all times.- Proactively build a key influencer network of chartered bank representatives, lawyers, and other influencers to help BDC achieve its objectives and foster deal sharing opportunities.- Keep abreast of general issues affecting the Syndicated Financing ecosystem, including market conditions, industry practices and financial results for existing and potential clients.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR- Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Finance- MBA, CPA and/or CFA designation and/or relevant professional designation is an asset- More than 7 years of relevant experience- Analytical business sense and strategic thinking- Strong underwriting, mediation and communication skills to relay messages across departments and ability to manage interactions with internal and external stakeholders- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team to meet deadlines, be highly organized and proactive- Excellent oral and written communication skills, in both official languages (French and English) is an asset