Associate Director, Government Funds

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About the role

  • Associate Director overseeing government-backed venture capital investments for BDC. Managing fund execution, LPAC governance, portfolio oversight, and reporting across Canada’s venture capital ecosystem.

Responsibilities

  • Lead investment processes across fund commitments in the context of a competitive call for expressions of interest on behalf of the Government
  • Contribute to deal underwriting, structuring, negotiation, and closing processes
  • Engage in legal negotiations from a business perspective and align terms with fund managers
  • Serve as a representative on portfolio funds’ LPACs
  • Monitor fund performance, governance, and compliance with fund agreements and program requirements
  • Provide strategic insight and constructive challenge to enhance fund outcomes
  • Build and maintain relationships with fund managers, ecosystem stakeholders, and government partners
  • Stay connected to venture capital trends and market developments
  • Represent BDC in the ecosystem to strengthen program visibility and impact
  • Contribute to delivery and continuous improvement of program frameworks, processes, and governance standards
  • Support quarterly and annual reporting, performance dashboards, and stakeholder communications
  • Ensure rigour, accuracy, and timeliness in reporting outputs
  • Mentor and support junior team members
  • Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture

Requirements

  • Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Commerce or a related discipline (finance, accounting, law or business administration preferred), or an equivalent combination of academic training and relevant professional experience
  • 5 years+ experience in venture capital, private equity, or growth investing
  • Direct exposure to deal-making at the fund and/or company level
  • Experience with investment underwriting, structuring, business and legal negotiations and execution
  • Experience in governance roles, including participation in LPACs and/or Board-level or equivalent oversight experience
  • Strong understanding of fund structures, LPAs, governance frameworks, and performance dynamics
  • Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships with fund managers and institutional partners
  • Strong analytical and investment judgment
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • High level of rigour, organisation, and attention to detail
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
  • Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team development and excellence

Benefits

  • Flexible and competitive benefits
  • Employee Savings and Investment Plan with BDC matching part 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

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridMontrealCanada

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