Partner, Bdc Thrive Venture Fund

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• 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...

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Are you ready to have a meaningful impact on Canadas innovation ecosystem Join BDCs Thrive Venture Fund (TVF) the largest of its kind globally investing in Canadas leading female entrepreneurs to drive transformative growth. The $300M fund was launched in the Fall of 2022 with a focused objective of investing in women-led high growth innovative technology companies in Canada.

Our investments in women entrepreneurs are bringing game changing solutions to some of the worlds biggest challenges across industries and sectors. We seek highly driven founders and teams who are leveraging breakthrough innovations in technology. TVF is sector agnostic and invests in late seed to Series B companies with strong growth and highly scalable market potential that bring together the best innovation team and resources to transform todays markets.

As a Partner you will play a pivotal leadership role in the fund working closely with the Managing Partner other Partners and the rest of the team to shape and execute strategy source and evaluate investments manage portfolio companies and represent the fund externally. You will be a key ambassador for the funddriving high-quality deal flow leading rigorous due diligence and helping build the future of the Canadian innovation economy. Your ability to build trusted relationships across the investment ecosystem will be essential to positioning the fund as a premier partner to entrepreneurs and co-investors. This is your opportunity to help redefine the Canadian tech landscape and empower the next generation of trailblazing founders

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Deal Sourcing

Build and nurture strong networks across Canadian and global investment communities.

Generate high-quality deal flow through strategic relationships and ecosystem engagement.

Represent TVF at industry events conferences and pitch days.

Elevate the funds profile through thought leadership public speaking and publishing.

Deal Executing

Own and lead the full investment processfrom initial sourcing and evaluation through due diligence structuring negotiation and closing.

Direct and execute comprehensive due diligence including market and competitive analysis management assessment product and financial review and exit strategy planning.

Develop and present investment proposals to the Investment Committee articulating a clear thesis risk-reward profile and rationale for capital deployment.

Portfolio Management & Support

Provide hands-on support to portfolio companiesmentoring founders facilitating growth and preparing for successful exits.

Represent the fund on boards as a Director or as an Observer engaging constructively with management teams.

Execute exit strategies that maximize returns and fulfill investor commitments.

Platform Building

Collaborate closely with the Managing Partner on fund operations and team leadership.

Recruit mentor and develop a high-performing diverse team.

Foster a culture of excellence collaboration and continuous improvement.

Engage with stakeholders to drive smart impactful investment decisions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Experience and Background

Minimum 10-15 years of experience in venture capital private equity investment banking corporate strategy or as an operator/entrepreneur.

Demonstrated success in sourcing executing and managing investments.

Bachelors degree in a quantitative or analytical discipline (e.g. commerce economics engineering science); Advanced degrees or certifications (MBA STEM graduate degree CFA) are considered assets.

Technical Knowledge

Deep understanding of the full investment lifecycle.

Strong financial acumen and ability to derive insights from financial and operational data.

Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling scenario analysis and data interpretation.

Proficiency in Word PowerPoint and other productivity tools.

Structured problem-solving and clear communication skills.

Exceptional writing ability in investment memo preparation.

Technical fluency (e.g. coding engineering scientific knowledge) is a plus.

Industry-specific operational experience is an asset.

Bilingualism (French/English) is advantageous for executive-level communication.

Behavioral Traits

Inspirational leadership and team-building capabilities.

Generous developmental mindset with a focus on mentorship.

Collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.

Executive presence and persuasive communication.

Commitment to continuous learning and adaptability.

Ability to thrive in fast-paced deadline-driven environments.

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