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BDC Venture Capital

SME-focused financing, consulting, venture capital

Senior Commercial Account Manager - Montreal

Full-TimeDeadline 10/20/26
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Montreal, QC, Canada
HybridHybrid work model.
Finance & BankingRetail & Commercial Banking

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration.
  • More than 5 years of relevant experience in commercial credit or in business analysis and development, with a good understanding of the business world.
  • Demonstrated ability in business development and delivering on objectives.
  • Ability to provide effective advice and outstanding customer service.
  • Ability to create lasting and trusting relationships with peers, business contacts and external partners.
  • Strong negotiation skills with a results-focused approach.
  • Written and spoken bilingualism in English and French.
  • A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
Responsibilities
  • Meet with entrepreneurs, clients and prospects to discuss their businesses, identify issues, provide advice and identify appropriate BDC services.
  • Execute an action plan aligned with Business Centre objectives to grow and retain current clients, acquire new clients, and create a business opportunity pipeline.
  • Analyze, negotiate and present financing proposals while exercising credit judgment.
  • Network within local business associations and chambers of commerce to develop business relationships and obtain references that facilitate new client acquisition.

About the company

BDC Venture Capital helps Canadian entrepreneurs by providing financing, consulting services, and securitization through its banking operations, and through its subsidiary BDC Capital offers venture capital, equity investments, growth capital, and business transition funding. Its products work by combining loans or securitized financing with advisory support and by making equity investments and growth funding in startups and growing SMEs. The company differentiates itself as Canada’s first B Corp bank, committing to high standards of transparency, accountability, and social and environmental benefit, alongside a one-institution approach that pairs banking, advisory services, and venture investments. The goal is to help create and develop strong Canadian businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, by providing financial resources, strategic guidance, and capital for growth and transition.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$8.3B

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1944

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What believers are saying

  • BDC launched a $1 billion Defence Platform allocation in September 2026.
  • Helcim’s $53 million round and Photonic’s $200 million raise show active deployment.
  • BDC’s 2026 plan targets $550 million to $650 million annual VC investments.

What critics are saying

  • Canada’s late-stage funding gap leaves BDC dependent on foreign capital for scaleups.
  • BDC’s VC arm reported $70.9 million revenue losses in fiscal 2026.
  • Leadership churn, including Dominique Bélanger’s November 2025 exit, signals internal instability.

What makes BDC Venture Capital unique

  • BDC is Canada’s largest VC investor, with 848 portfolio investments in fiscal 2026.
  • Its Crown status lets BDC back sovereign sectors like defence, quantum, and life sciences.
  • BDC combines direct checks, fund-of-funds, and advisory services across Canada.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

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