Senior Advisor - Business Strategy and Operations

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... 

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POSITION OVERVIEW

As Senior Advisor, Business Strategy & Operations, you will work directly with the Director, Business Strategy & Operations and the Vice-President, Business Planning & Operationalization Support. You will lead strategic projects and workstreams that address complex business issues and support decision-making across BDC’s lines of business.

BDC is the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs. In this role, your work will contribute to the development and implementation of business strategies aligned with the COO group’s objectives and BDC’s corporate strategy, helping us support the growth of small and medium-sized businesses across Canada.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Lead corporate-wide strategic projects involving cross-functional teams.

• Take ownership of strategic workstreams from problem definition and analysis through recommendation, execution, and delivery.

• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, identify challenges, align priorities, and support execution.

• Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders on long-term planning and business transformation initiatives.

• Monitor strategic initiatives and objectives and key results (OKRs) associated with the COO strategy.

• Conduct research and data analysis related to BDC’s operations, lines of business, markets, economic environment, sectors, business segments, and regions.
• Analyze complex information and translate findings into clear strategic recommendations.

• Prepare strategic documents and executive-level presentations that synthesize detailed research, data, and business information.

• Develop content for COO meetings, leadership off-sites, Senior Management Committee meetings, and Board meetings related to BDC’s lines of business.
• Prepare and facilitate workshops with internal stakeholders and senior leaders.

• Collaborate with the Director, Business Strategy, COO senior vice-presidents, the Corporate Strategy group, and other senior leaders.

• Produce accurate, high-quality deliverables that align with established business priorities and deadlines.
  
• Your work will help BDC address complex business challenges and support strategic decisions that contribute to the success of Canadian businesses. At BDC, we value inclusion, equity, and diversity, and you can be yourself at work.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience: 5 to 8 years of relevant professional experience in business strategy, corporate strategy, business operations, strategic planning, management consulting, business transformation, or a related area.

• Experience leading strategic projects or workstreams involving cross-functional teams.

• Experience conducting business research, market research, and quantitative or qualitative data analysis.

• Experience translating complex research, data, and business information into strategic findings and recommendations.

• Experience preparing executive-level presentations and strategic documents for senior leadership.

• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight or conflicting deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from problem definition through delivery.

• Ability to work effectively when project requirements, information, or outcomes are not fully defined.

• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders.

• Analytical, critical-thinking, structured problem-solving, and strategic-planning skills.

• Interest in economic and business trends affecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

• Ability to receive feedback and apply it to ongoing work.

• Languages: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in business, finance, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.

• Previous experience working in a management consulting or strategy consulting firm.
  
• Previous experience working with or supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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 [email protected].

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