Senior Advisor, Product Management
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15 hours ago
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Job Summary
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 Senior Advisor Product Management is a key contributor to BDCs financial product strategy and this role you will shape the design development enhancement and performance management of products that enable Canadian entrepreneurs to thrive. You will drive forwardlooking product innovation ensuring each solution balances customer needs financial performance risk considerations and publicpolicy objectives.
Working crossfunctionally with business risk finance technology legal and operational teams the Senior Advisor turns strategic concepts into welldefined highimpact product initiatives. The role requires a blend of strategic thinking analytical depth and strong execution discipline.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
1. Product Strategy
Identify emerging trends in SME financing competitive dynamics and client needs to inform strategic product priorities.
Lead opportunity assessments including competitiveness analysis eligibility criteria evaluation and portfolio performance insights.
Develop clear value propositions pricing strategies and product positioning that support BDCs mandate and business goals.
2. Product Development & Lifecycle Management
Lead the complete product lifecycle: ideation validation design development launch monitoring enhancement and retirement.
Build and maintain multiyear product roadmaps that integrate enterprise priorities customer insights financial targets and operational impacts.
Develop business cases and prepare documentation for governance committees ensuring timely and wellaligned decisionmaking.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Risk Finance Legal Operations Technology and Marketing to ensure product readiness compliance and operational feasibility.
Facilitate working sessions validation discussions and training to ensure alignment and adoption across internal teams.
Champion modernization initiatives digital capabilities and enterprise transformation programs within the product portfolio.
4. Governance Risk & Execution
Ensure adherence to governance frameworks risk thresholds and regulatory considerations throughout product design and delivery.
Conduct endtoend impact assessments ensuring readiness across business lines and operational functions.
Monitor product KPIs track performance and recommend refinements or strategic pivots based on insights and evolving needs.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bachelors degree in commerce business administration finance or a related field.
710 years of experience in lending products credit frameworks financial programs or financial services strategy.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Proven experience leading product development initiatives across crossfunctional teams.
Excellent communication facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word).
Bilingual (English/French) preferred for nationallevel mandates.
Key Competencies
Strong strategic thinking and financial acumen.
Solid understanding of risk management and governance requirements.
Clientcentric mindset with deep knowledge of SME financing.
Ability to influence build alignment and collaborate across functions.
Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of leading complex initiatives.
Proudly one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and one of Canadas 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Computer Hardware
- Loan Processing
- Sales Experience
- Continuous Integration
- Iis
- Risk Management
- Banking
- Strategic Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Program Design
- negotiation
About Company
We are BDC, the Business Development Bank of Canada and the financial institution devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. We help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, advisory services and capital, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.
