MANAGER, PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT - Across Quebec & Atlantic

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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*Please note that the location of this role is flexible across the provinces of Quebec and Atlantic.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Manager, Portfolio Management will be authorizing amendments and annual reviews within prescribed parameters, while ascertaining that good credit methods are in place.

He or she will also be using delegation of authority to recommend and authorize his or her own amendments working actively with business development teams and clients.

He or she must also establish and maintain strong communications with Regional Directors, Portfolio Management, and employees for close monitoring of the elements that play a key role in the efficiency of the delivery of Portfolio Management services.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Maintain and improve the quality and integrity of the BDC loan portfolio by authorizing, recommending or declining amendments, annual reviews, etc. using your own $1M authorization limit within prescribed timelines and guidelines.

• Coach, share experience and best practices with team members

• Provide input and maintain strong communications with Regional Directors, Portfolio Management on all aspects of credit to proactively identify trainings and development opportunities by Regional Directors for their respective teams.

• Contribute to the Portfolio Management business plan, continuous improvement strategies and proactive management of the loan portfolio by ensuring that correct credit processes are in place and by developing and maintaining strong communications with Portfolio Management leaders and employees. 

• Contribute to identifying and recommending enhancements in policies, guidelines, processes to improve streamlining and efficiency while managing risk, as well as value-added client support and client retention strategy.

• Closely monitor loan structures, terms, conditions, pricing and fees and identify the actions to be taken, consistent with established guidelines, credit policies, and sound risk management practices.

• Stay abreast of changes to policies, procedures, processes, and trends that could affect BDC. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or any field deemed relevant

• The CBV, CPA or CFA designation are considered interesting assets

• A minimum of three to five years of commercial lending experience as an account manager, credit analyst or copywriter in the banking industry or any other experience deemed relevant

• Ability to make quick decisions about business context and key issues  

• Strong credit judgment 

• Creative and resourceful 

• Autonomous 

• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment and under pressure

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and French (Bilingualism is required)

• Team spirit

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.