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...
Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer of BDC is seeking an Executive Coordinator to provide operational, administrative, and coordination support to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and the Risk Management leadership team. This role is critical to the day‑to‑day effectiveness of the team and supports enterprise‑wide planning, operational objectives and continuous improvement initiatives. In addition, in this role, you will ensure effective coordination, communication, and execution of key administrative activities for the CRO and the Risk Management leadership team.
As the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs, BDC plays a critical role in supporting the growth of small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. At BDC, you can be yourself at work while contributing to banking at another level.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
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Coordinate and support the preparation, production, and delivery of materials for senior leadership and the Board of Directors. Assist with the preparation and coordination of materials, including presentations, reports, and briefing documents and preparing required language translations.
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Support team‑led initiatives and projects by coordinating timelines, maintaining documentation, and assisting with presentation and communication materials.
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Manage and maintain departmental documentation, files, and collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint), ensuring information is accurate, current, and well organized.
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Participate in business and leadership meetings; track action items, follow up on key deliverables, and support timely completion. Prepare agendas, record meeting minutes, and ensure follow-up on action items for CRO leadership meetings and other management forums.
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Coordinate and support internal communications for the Risk Management team, including announcements, newsletters, national calls, workshops, conferences, intranet updates, and presentation development.
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Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Risk Officer and direct reports, including management of multiple calendars, access rights requests, IT services coordination, travel arrangements, office logistics, expense processing, procurement activities, and onboarding of new employees.
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Act as a key liaison between the Risk Management leadership team and other administrative and coordination roles across the organization, supporting effective collaboration.
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Organize meetings within the Risk Management function and with internal stakeholders across the organization.
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Provide administrative support related to people processes, including recognition initiatives, training coordination, engagement activities, and internal workforce reporting, as required.
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Manage competing priorities and urgent requests proactively, ensuring accuracy and timely completion under tight deadlines.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Required Qualifications
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University Degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
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Minimum 3-5 years of experience within a financial institution and an understanding of banking, financing or financial services operations.
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Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.
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Exceptional attention to detail and ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in both official languages; bilingualism in French and English (spoken and written) is required.
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Demonstrated comfort using AI tools to automate tasks and actively leverage Microsoft Copilot or similar tools.
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Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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Experience using travel and expense management platforms (e.g. Concur or equivalent).
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High level of professionalism, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience supporting or working with executives within risk management, banking, or financial services environments.
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Knowledge or understanding of financing, risk management, banking operations, or BDC’s business model.
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.
