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 As a Senior Business Advisor, Strategy within BDC Advisory Services, you act as a senior strategic advisor to entrepreneurs and executive teams at pivotal moments of growth, transformation, and ownership transition. BDC is the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs, and your work directly supports the long‑term success of small and medium‑sized businesses across Canada. This position resides in Advisory Services (management consulting) and will serve Canadian Small and Medium Entrepreneurs through our consulting mandates. This is not a Financing role. The ideal candidate will have strong business strategy consulting experience with M&A (mergers and acquisitions) and PMI (post-merger integration) experience. The ideal candidate will have a vision for the future of business in an AI driven world and will have supported the consulting sales cycle and management of a portfolio of projects delivered by consultants. CHALLENGES TO BE MET Lead complex, high‑impact advisory mandates for entrepreneurs and senior leadership teams, focused on enterprise‑level strategic planning, growth acceleration, organizational effectiveness, and leadership decision‑making within SME and mid‑market environments. Maintain full accountability for mandate outcomes across multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring delivery excellence related to scope, budget, timelines, risk management, and quality of deliverables. Act as a trusted senior advisor during periods of ambiguity, transformation, and change, applying market insight, competitive analysis, and practical experience to guide high‑stakes decisions. Contribute to the evolution of the Strategy Centre of Expertise by developing, refining, and scaling advisory solutions, tools, and methodologies aligned with emerging client needs and market trends. Support business development and revenue growth by partnering with senior client managers on complex sales cycles, including executive‑level diagnostics, value articulation, and proposal development. Enable strong internal collaboration by connecting advisors, delivery teams, and relationship managers, ensuring continuity of client strategy and effective knowledge transfer across engagements. Represent BDC Advisory Services externally through thought leadership, content development, speaking engagements, and participation in targeted events that promote Business and Organizational Capabilities solutions. At BDC, we think and act differently, and we value inclusion, equity, and authenticity—you can be yourself at work while making a tangible impact on Canadian businesses. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Required Qualifications (Must‑Have) Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Strategy, or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in a consulting environment, with senior responsibility for: Enterprise‑level strategic planning Executive advisory to entrepreneurs and senior management teams Leading complex, customized consulting mandates Demonstrated experience advising SMEs or mid‑market organizations. Proven experience in business strategy consulting, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and post‑merger integration (PMI). Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels, translating enterprise strategy into actionable, measurable plans. Strong engagement and project management capabilities, including oversight of multiple concurrent mandates or portfolios of work. Experience managing risk, quality, governance, and stakeholder expectations across consulting engagements. Executive‑level communication and presentation skills, with credibility to influence senior stakeholders and support high‑stakes advisory and sales conversations. Experience supporting consulting business development activities, including diagnostics, proposal development, and client pursuits. Preferred Qualifications (Nice‑to‑Have) MBA or equivalent advanced degree or professional designation. Experience contributing to the development or scaling of consulting methodologies, tools, or Centres of Expertise. Exposure to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and their impact on enterprise strategy and organizational transformation. Experience managing or overseeing a portfolio of consulting projects delivered by other consultants. Experience representing a consulting practice through thought leadership, speaking engagements, or external market visibility initiatives. 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. 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.

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