Senior Advisor managing product portfolio and development strategies for BDC. Collaborating with cross-functional partners to improve financing products and processes.
Responsibilities
Turn ideas into concrete strategies, such as improving existing products and processes, and managing the product portfolio
Ensure the creation, implementation and adequate offer of new or modified financing products by effectively coordinating all related activities and collaborating with internal cross-functional partners
Support the implementation and deployment of new products and initiatives, and provide ongoing support for business
Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business line and other lines to ensure a strong pipeline of enhanced offerings
Propose new projects by identifying opportunities and designing concrete strategies for the improvement or development of financing products
Collaborate with Financing on the strategic plan by developing projects that will have an impact on the achievement of the objectives of the business line and establishing their order of priority
Lead, harmonize and manage product launch and renewal
Understand the final consequences for each service and business line, provide advice and propose changes
Design and monitor an implementation plan for each project as soon as approval is received from business and senior leaders
Ensure to lead all activities required to manage products and initiatives
Prepare and facilitate visualization, concept validation and final validation sessions
Develop, propose and execute roadmaps and communication plans
Support continuing education initiatives and provide appropriate documentation for these projects
Propose changes to customer eligibility requirements to provide more flexibility and improve the customer experience
Recommend the renewal, modification, launch or withdrawal of existing products or initiatives
Obtain stakeholder approval for the final product and lead the implementation phase
Design and maintain a product improvement pipeline by segment and development of new offerings (initiative, program or product)
Maintain the pipeline and pilot project dashboard and monitor key performance indicators
Design product management guidelines and continuously improve them
Stay abreast of developments and best practices in the SME ecosystem that could impact BDC (market gaps, innovations), including credit regulation
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other lines of business to develop joint initiatives and contribute to the success of the strategic plan
Solicit the participation and support of internal and external partners to promote the cost-effective and efficient execution of delegated projects
Work cross-functionally with other departments to determine impacts and solutions for each project and leverage client feedback and previous ideas
Provide users (e.g., account managers) with ongoing support, expertise, and clarification on the application, limitations, and objectives of products
Define the content of related training sessions for each project, document products, communicate their characteristics and provide support as needed
Participate in special projects
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in commerce or equivalent
Between seven and nine years of experience in the banking industry, including functions requiring customer interactions
Knowledge of the SME ecosystem
In-depth understanding of BDC's financial and financing products and current products
Experience in business development and loan writing, an asset
Customer focus aligned with the company's vision
Solid knowledge of credit risk
Strong analytical skills and ability to find and present new ideas and design new approaches
Demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate effectively with various cross-functional groups within the organization
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Good oral and written communication skills in both official languages (French and English)
Benefits
Flexible and competitive benefits
Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your 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 are closed from December 25 to January 1
Hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
Opportunities for learning , training and development
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