ASSOCIATE, SYNDICATED FINANCING

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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, Syndicated Financing provides analytical, financial, client relationship management and account administration support to the Syndicated Financing team.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET  

• Contribute to building a profitable portfolio by assisting the Directors and Associate Directors in the management of complex syndicated lending transactions, from deal sourcing through to closing and disbursements.

• Maintain data integrity within the Syndicated Financing portfolio by ensuring all relevant information is saved in the appropriate location within the Bank's data bases.

• Contribute to completing BDC's KYC and AML due diligence including completing online requests and searches (e.g. Equifax, Corporate Registry Searches, FINSCAN, etc.).

• Conduct market/industry research and benchmark analysis, compile data and perform various market value analysis and financial forecasts.

• Contribute to the preparation of written credit submissions for loan authorizations and amendments in conjunction with the other Syndicated Financing deal team members consistent with BDC's standards and procedures.

• Ensure all quarterly and annual compliance reporting is received on time as outlined in each client's credit agreement and advise the Director or Associate Director of items that require follow-up with the Agent if required (i.e. if reporting is late or inaccurate).

• Review compliance calculations for accuracy and submit quarterly Credit Conditions worksheet to the relevant team members in a timely manner.

• Complete annual risk reviews within 6 months of each Borrower's fiscal year end.

• Stay abreast of industry conditions / economic trends / risk factors related to key industries within the Syndicated Financing portfolio.

• Design and produce regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards.

• Minimize BDC’s risk exposure by staying abreast of BDC guidelines, policies and procedures with respect to lending decisions.

• Attend joint influencer and client meetings with the Directors and Associated Directors as required.

• Assist the Directors and Associated Directors with the co-ordination of business development activities. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR  

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Finance (or equivalent).

• Working towards or completion of a professional designation (CFA, CBV, CPA, or other relevant designation) is a plus.

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of accounting, finance or corporate banking experience.

• Professional oral and written communication skills are an absolute must.

• High level of attention to detail, accuracy and consistency in both written and financial work.

• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex financial statements and financial models.

• Possess a high level of curiosity and resourcefulness, and desire for continuous improvement.

• Sound judgment in dealing with approaches to financing, processing applications and maintaining relationships with customers.

• Must have a collaborative team-oriented mindset, while maintaining an ability to work autonomously within a team environment.

• Well organized and be able to work under pressure while managing/balancing competing priorities and meeting critical deadlines.

• Ability to receive constructive feedback from multiple team members in a professional manner.

• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills and the ability to source market data/perform research.

• Must maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct.

• Previous syndication experience is beneficial.

• Bilingualism is an asset (English is a must).

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