Overview
Director, And Transition Jobs in Calgary, Canada at BDC
Position: DIRECTOR, GROWTH AND TRANSITION
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.
Benefits
- 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.
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Position Overview
BDC Capital is the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs, supporting the growth and long‑term success of small and mid‑market businesses across Canada. The Director, Growth and Transition Capital (GTC) is accountable for originating, underwriting, and managing mezzanine debt and equity investments within BDC Capital’s Growth and Transition Capital platform. This role combines deal origination, leveraged finance execution, active portfolio management, and hands‑on value creation.
Your work contributes directly to the success of Canadian businesses, in an environment where you can be yourself at work.
Challenges to Be Met Investment origination and execution (mezzanine and equity)
- Originate mezzanine debt, junior debt, and equity investment opportunities aligned with BDC Capital’s Growth and Transition Capital investment criteria.
- Evaluate, structure, and underwrite leveraged finance transactions, including cash‑flow lending structures and senior/junior debt.
- Prepare well‑articulated investment proposals supported by financial modeling, valuation analysis, and comprehensive due diligence.
- Lead transactions from initial screening through closing, including negotiation of investment terms and documentation.
- Manage investments post‑closing through to exit, ensuring alignment with approved investment strategy and risk parameters.
Post‑closing value creation and portfolio support
- Proactively develop, implement, and monitor value‑creation plans for portfolio companies throughout the life of the investment.
- Provide strategic input, operational recommendations, and business introductions to investee company management teams.
- Leverage internal BDC resources and external partners to support entrepreneurs in achieving growth, transition, and succession objectives.
Portfolio monitoring and risk management
- Maintain active oversight of a portfolio of mezzanine and equity investments.
- Prepare timely and accurate quarterly and annual portfolio reporting, including financial performance, covenant compliance, and risk assessments.
- Track portfolio company milestones and post‑closing plan execution.
- Execute portfolio administration activities, including amendments, waivers, repayments, annual reviews, and risk rating updates.
Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Build collaborative internal relationships across BDC to deliver integrated financing solutions using a BDC‑wide approach.
- Develop and maintain external relationships with entrepreneurs, financial institutions, co‑investors, private equity sponsors, and industry intermediaries.
- Contribute to the visibility of BDC Capital through proactive business development, networking, and market presence.
Individual planning and development
- Develop and execute a personal marketing and visibility plan to support transaction origination.
- Create and implement a personal development plan to address ongoing professional growth.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in mezzanine debt, equity, or senior debt financing.
- Direct experience with transaction origination, underwriting, structuring, and execution of…
Title: Director, And Transition
Company: BDC
Location: Calgary, Canada
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