BDC Venture Capital
Crown corporation funding and advising SMEs
Analyst – Know Your Client - Kyc
At least three days per week on-site at the Montreal office.
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is required.
- Strong business acumen is required.
- The candidate must be able to build strong relationships with external and internal partners.
- The candidate must be able to analyze and interpret financial statements.
- Exceptional attention to detail is required.
- The candidate must have a client service orientation and demonstrated ability to take initiative in listening and resolving issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for interactions with entrepreneurs and colleagues.
- The candidate must be highly organized and able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and handle various situations effectively.
- The candidate must be able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required.
- Bilingualism in English and French is mandatory.
- Lead the Know Your Client process from end to end in collaboration with the Business Development Lead and other internal partners, ensuring timely and effective collection and analysis of all necessary documentation.
- Manage multiple files simultaneously.
- Analyze and identify non-compliant issues.
- Apply a client-centric approach to provide service to entrepreneurs and build trusting relationships.
- Respond promptly, accurately, and professionally to existing and potential customers while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and practices.
- Work closely with the Business Development Lead and the Underwriter to meet all Know Your Client requirements and submit error-free Know Your Client documents.
- Keep abreast of changes to policies, procedures, detailed processes, and trends related to Know Your Client issues that may affect BDC.
About the company
BDC Venture Capital helps Canadian entrepreneurs by acting as a lender, investor, and advisor, focusing on small and medium-sized businesses that drive the economy. It provides financing, equity investments, and advice to fill gaps left by private banks, especially in knowledge-based industries, exporters, and underserved groups such as women and Indigenous entrepreneurs. Its product mix includes loans and venture-capital investments, with online application and other support services. Unlike banks that lend based on collateral alone, BDC combines funding with expertise and guidance to help businesses grow, scale, and succeed. The goal is to be a financially self-sustaining Crown corporation that strengthens Canada's economy by supporting entrepreneurship with capital and knowledge, while promoting social and environmental performance as certified through B Corp."}ിച്ച്(training) -> end
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$8.3B
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1944
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- BDC’s 2026 VC Landscape showed only a 6% investment decline to $8 billion.
- StrongNorth’s March 2026 expansion to $6 billion increases demand for Canadian dual-use startups.
- BDC reported 848 venture-backed companies in fiscal 2026, up from 647 in 2022.
What critics are saying
- Late-stage Canadian startups depend on foreign investors for 80-90% of $50-million-plus financings, May 2026.
- BDC’s 2026 VC gains relied on $401.5 million unrealized appreciation, not exits.
- If Canada cannot scale and retain winners, BDC becomes a subsidy for foreign acquirers.
What makes BDC Venture Capital unique
- BDC Capital is Canada’s largest VC investor by transaction count, per May 2026 report.
- BDC launched StrongNorth in December 2025, a $300 million defence-focused venture fund.
- BDC backed Helcim, Photonic, and Lastwall in 2026, spanning payments, quantum, cybersecurity.
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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
Company News
Calgary-based Ultimarii has raised $13 million in combined equity and debt financing. BDC Capital's Industrial Innovation Venture Fund led the round, with participation from Mistral Venture Partners, Staircase Ventures and Alpaca VC. The National Research Council of Canada's Industrial Research Assistance Program is also providing funding. The startup develops AI tools that help regulatory agencies, law firms and companies in power, mining and energy industries manage regulatory and permitting applications. The system uses datasets from past government processes and human expertise. Doug Schweitzer, Alberta's former justice and innovation minister, founded Ultimarii in January 2024 with Josh Malate. The company plans to expand internationally, starting with US datasets.
Toronto's The Wellness Company (TWC) has secured nearly $1.6 million CAD in seed funding to develop consumer health applications. The round was led by BDC Capital's Seed Venture Fund, with participation from BKR Capital, Launch, and angel investors. Founded by Presh Dineshkumar and Dray Williams, TWC operates as a product studio creating health-focused mobile apps. The startup has launched four applications, including GoPolar for cold plunge tracking, SunSeek for sunlight monitoring, and Posture AI for mobility improvement. TWC's latest app, Tempo, is an AI companion that helps users create personalised health plans. The application integrates data from wearables and other TWC apps through iMessage to provide tracking and recommendations for goals like weight loss or improved sleep. The funding will support team expansion and further AI development. TWC reports over 10,000 paying customers across its applications.
Toronto-based deep technology startup Meissner has announced $2.6 million USD in pre-seed financing to find and develop the next generation of superconducting materials.
The Business Development Bank of Canada's growth venture unit has led a $53-million equity financing in Calgary-based payments processor Helcim, valuing the company at $250 million. This represents a significant increase from Helcim's $97-million valuation in its previous 2024 capital raise. The financing comes as Canadian banks exit the payments processing sector. Helcim CEO Nicolas Beique told The Globe and Mail the company experienced "a huge influx of business" after TD Bank sold its payments unit to Milwaukee-based Fiserv last year. The recent $2-billion sale of Moneris Solutions by RBC and BMO to Francisco Partners is expected to further accelerate Helcim's growth, as domestic merchants seek Canadian alternatives amidst data sovereignty concerns.
Fondaction and the Business Development Bank of Canada have invested in Icentia, a Québec medical technology company. The funding round, which included existing investors Investissement Québec, CIC Capital, and the Theodorus Fund, will accelerate deployment of Icentia's CardioSTAT® technology. CardioSTAT® is a long-term ambulatory cardiac monitoring solution combining a single-use ECG recorder with artificial intelligence-powered analysis. The technology enables early detection of cardiac arrhythmias, helping prevent complications as heart disease becomes more prevalent. The investment comes as Icentia reaches financial and operational self-sufficiency, supported by commercial traction across several key markets. Icentia operates cardiac diagnostic facilities in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Fondaction manages more than $4.5 billion in net assets as of 31 May 2026.