Company: Banque de développement du Canada
Location: Toronto, ON
Job description: 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 fewIn addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal lifeOpportunities for learning, training and development, and much more…POSITION OVERVIEWThe Director, Impact Investing, Early-Stage Businesses, will work closely with the Managing Director of Thrive Lab to lead our innovative co-investment initiative and deploy $50M in equity and equity-like capital to women-led, social impact companies. We are looking for a mission-driven leader to help us build something truly unique and meaningful in the Canadian impact and venture capital ecosystem, with the goal of increasing access to capital for women founders. With experience in impact investing and supporting early-stage startups, the Director will play a key role in structuring the deployment of capital through a variety of instruments. Investments will be allocated in collaboration with a selected group of ecosystem partners, including accelerators, incubators, angel investor groups and family offices. Therefore, the Director must demonstrate the ability to build and maintain relationships of trust with various stakeholders. They should demonstrate creativity in proposing solutions that meet the needs of women-led impact-driven businesses, ensuring accessibility for ecosystem partners while safeguarding BDC Capital’s financial resources, process integrity, and reputation.CHALLENGES TO BE METPropose and implement innovative solutions to deploy $50M in investments at the pre-seed, seed and late-seed stages while protecting BDC Capital’s interests. Specifically, lead the financial and impact due diligence process, propose the appropriate investment instruments and terms, and actively participate in legal negotiations to achieve Thrive Lab’s objectives.Continue to develop Thrive Lab’s impact measurement and management framework in alignment with global best practices and standards and ensure proper implementation and integration.Consolidate and manage the operations of our innovative co-investment initiative for early-stage businesses and monitor the financial and impact performance of the investments deployed.Support and coach the Investment Team in monitoring and managing financial and impact performance of investments, building and tracking forecasts and results using appropriate data, including impact and financial KPIs.Lead and engage the group of co-investment partners by supporting their journey with the Thrive Lab, creating initiatives that meet their needs, and growing their investment capacity.Support the founders in our portfolio as they launch and grow their businesses, helping them build a solid foundation for impact.Collaborate and participate in negotiations with other ecosystem investors to ensure optimal investment terms and alignment of impact goals.In collaboration with the Investment Team, ensure regular reporting that complies with BDC Capital’s processes and procedures.Monitor issues that arise across our initiatives and propose solutions in a proactive, positive and goal-oriented manner.Provide rigorous yet flexible processes that allow for agility and innovation while protecting BDC Capital’s interests and ensure that these processes are followed with sensitivity and leadership.Represent BDC Capital and Thrive Lab on various committees, events and potential board observer seats.At all times, contribute to the creation and maintenance of a healthy and friendly work environment within the team, where trust, transparency and collaboration are essential to the success of the Thrive Lab.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORBachelor’s degree in business, finance, law, commerce, or STEM; graduate degree an asset.Eight to ten years of relevant experience; direct investment experience is essential. Relevant experience as a startup founder or as a coach/mentor to startup founders is a strong asset.Experience in impact investing a strong plus.Understanding of impact measurement and management (IMM) standards, practices, norms and frameworks (e.g., UN SDGs, Five Dimensions of Impact, OPIM, SDG Impact, IRIS+)Passion for supporting women-founded/led impact businesses. Knowledge of gender related initiatives (e.g., 2X) a strong plus.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and strong ability to build trust and interact with internal and external stakeholders.Innovative and creative thinker; able to challenge the status quo and influence change in a respectful and collaborative approach.Strong organizational, planning and management skills.Strong attention to detail while keeping an eye on the big picture.Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet tight and often conflicting deadlines.Strong team player.Ability to effectively lead and coach a team of analysts and associates.Good judgment, tact and discretion.Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills in both official languages (French and English).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 .While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
BDC offers a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace with competitive benefits and a hybrid work model. They are seeking a Director, Impact Investing to lead an innovative initiative deploying $50M in equity capital to women-led impact companies. The ideal candidate should have experience in impact investing, a strong understanding of impact measurement and management, and be passionate about supporting women founders. Strong communication skills, creativity, organizational skills, and leadership abilities are also essential. BDC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees can thrive. Only selected candidates will be contacted for the recruitment process.
Job Description
Our company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Marketing Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote our products and services. You will work closely with the sales team to drive business growth and increase brand awareness.
Key responsibilities:
– Develop and implement marketing plans to achieve sales targets
– Collaborate with the creative team to create marketing materials, including brochures, ads, and social media content
– Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities
– Analyze customer feedback and consumer behavior to inform marketing strategies
– Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
– Manage the marketing budget and allocate resources effectively
– Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices
Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field
– At least 3 years of experience in marketing role
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
– Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
– Proficient in Microsoft Office and marketing software
– Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus
If you are a self-starter with a passion for marketing, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team and help drive our business forward.
Expected salary:
Job date: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 05:20:59 GMT