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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in venture capital fund structures, investment underwriting, and complex negotiations while effectively managing stakeholder relationships and leading high-performing teams. Possesses strong strategic judgment and operational alignment with policy objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Venture Capital ExpertiseFund-Level Deal-MakingStakeholder Relationship ManagementLeadership and Team DevelopmentGovernance Frameworks
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Hard Skills
Investment UnderwritingBusiness NegotiationsPortfolio DevelopmentRisk ManagementGovernance ComplianceCapital Call ExecutionPerformance MonitoringOperational ExcellenceMarket AnalysisStrategic Oversight
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCollaborative MindsetAttention to DetailCoaching and Mentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Commerce
Industry Keywords
Venture CapitalPrivate EquityGrowth InvestingLPACsGovernance BodiesInvestment ProgramsCanadian Venture Capital EcosystemStakeholder EngagementOperational AlignmentMarket Trends
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead complex business and legal negotiations with fund managers and external stakeholders for program delivery, including fund investments
- Provide strategic oversight of investment activities across the portfolio, aligning policy objectives, portfolio construction considerations, and market dynamics
- Provide senior investment judgment and guidance on fund performance, risk management, and portfolio development
- Represent BDC on portfolio funds’ LPACs and other governance bodies
- Monitor fund performance, governance, and compliance with fund agreements and program requirements
- Guide fund managers on governance and operational best practices
- Lead team meetings and operations processes, including resource allocation, quality control, operational excellence, and strategic alignment
- Ensure timely and accurate execution of capital calls, distributions, reporting, and stakeholder deliverables
- Coach, mentor, and lead a team of Analysts
- Identify capability and capacity gaps and oversee recruitment and onboarding
- Provide strategic input into the design, implementation, and improvement of government investment programs
- Respond to complex and time-sensitive stakeholder requests
- Oversee quarterly and annual reporting, performance dashboards, and stakeholder communications
- Build and maintain relationships with fund managers, institutional investors, ecosystem stakeholders, and government partners
- Represent BDC Capital and Government Funds at conferences, panels, events, and stakeholder forums
- Monitor venture capital trends, market developments, and emerging opportunities
- Support and lead thought leadership initiatives, market studies, and research projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Commerce or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of academic training and relevant professional experience
- 10 years+ experience in venture capital, private equity, or growth investing
- Direct exposure to fund-level deal-making, investment underwriting, structuring, business and legal negotiations, and execution
- Expertise in venture capital fund structures, LPAs, governance frameworks, and policy-driven investment programs
- Ability to lead complex negotiations and manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
- Significant experience serving on LPACs, Boards of Directors, or equivalent governance bodies
- Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships involving fund managers, institutional investors, government representatives, and senior executives
- Strong understanding of the Canadian venture capital ecosystem and an established network of industry relationships
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
- Strong strategic and investment judgment
- Demonstrated leadership and people management capabilities
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to align operational execution with broader policy, program, and organizational objectives
- High level of rigour, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
- Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team development, knowledge sharing, and excellence
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible and competitive benefits
- Employee Savings and Investment Plan with employer matching of voluntary contributions
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- $750 wellness and health care spending account
- Paid vacation each year
- Five personal days
- Sick days as necessary
- Offices closed from December 25 to January 1
- Hybrid work model
- Opportunities for learning, training and development