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 Reporting to the Director, Business Insights and Analytics,
the Senior Advisor, Business Analytics and Modelling plays a central role in
supporting and advancing data-driven initiatives across all client-facing lines
of business under the COO (Financing, Wholesale, GTC, and Advisory). The
incumbent is responsible for delivering high-quality insights through advanced
analytics, ensuring the integrity and usability of operational data, and
contributing to the integration of COO datasets into enterprise-wide data assets
in collaboration with the enterprise data hub. This role requires strong
technical expertise, business acumen, and the ability to communicate complex
findings clearly. The Specialist must be comfortable working in a fast-paced,
high-pressure environment, managing multiple priorities while delivering
impactful results. CHALLENGES TO BE MET Lead the design and implementation of
data frameworks and models to support operational reporting, dashboarding, and
analytics. Apply advanced analytics techniques (e.g., segmentation, forecasting,
clustering, regression) to uncover insights that support strategic and
operational decision-making. Develop and optimize Power BI datasets and
dashboards, including advanced DAX modeling, semantic layer design, and
performance tuning. Ensure the quality, consistency, and usability of datasets
under the COO’s responsibility, and collaborate with the enterprise data hub to
support their integration into enterprise datasets. Act as a key contributor to
data governance and stewardship, including metadata management, data quality
monitoring, and lifecycle practices. Represent COO data needs in enterprise-wide
initiatives such as the BI Modernization Program and AI Centre of Excellence.
Collaborate with Enterprise Data Architects, Business Process teams, and IT
Delivery to assess the impact of new data sources, system upgrades, and
integration efforts on operational data. Extract and analyze business
intelligence from various databases to monitor key performance and risk
indicators related to the COO portfolio. Prepare and deliver clear, compelling
PowerPoint presentations to communicate analytical findings and insights to
stakeholders at various levels, including senior leadership. Work effectively in
a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and delivering
under pressure. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Bachelor’s degree in Information
Technology, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Finance, or Financial Engineering.
10+ years of relevant experience, including 10+ years in data analytics,
business intelligence, or artificial intelligence. Proven ability to generate
insights using advanced analytics techniques and translate them into business
value. Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including DAX, data modeling, and
performance optimization. Strong technical skills in SQL, Python, Excel, and
Azure. Experience applying data governance principles, including stewardship,
metadata management, and data lifecycle practices. Excellent written, visual,
and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and present
impactful PowerPoint presentations. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Bilingualism in
French and English is a strong asset. 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 accessibility@bdc.ca. While we appreciate all applications, we advise that
only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be
contacted. BDC is a bank unlike any other. We are the only bank dedicated
exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. The only institution
whose purpose is to promote the growth of the Canadian economy by focusing on
the success of small and medium-sized businesses, with a human touch and a
genuine presence. At BDC, we’re changing people’s and businesses’ lives for the
better. That’s what makes us unique as a bank. That’s why we are banking at
another level.
