Analyst, Business Insights and Analytics

About the Role and Company

BDC is a leading financial institution devoted exclusively to supporting Canadian entrepreneurs. Joining BDC means being part of an inclusive, healthy, and skilled workplace that fosters empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. As part of BDC, you will contribute to pivotal economic and financial initiatives that drive success for small and medium-sized businesses across Canada.

The role of Analyst, Business Insights and Analytics, reporting to the Director of Business Insights and Analytics, centers on converting complex datasets into actionable insights that inform strategic decisions across all COO divisions, including Financing, Wholesale, GTC, and Advisory. You will directly impact business performance while fostering an environment where authenticity and innovation are valued.

Responsibilities

• Convert high-level business inquiries into well-defined problem statements, learning goals, and clear criteria for decision-making.
• Craft in-depth analyses that outline options and scenarios with quantified trade-offs, offering recommendations with identified risks, dependencies, and metrics for success.
• Develop and maintain a consistent insight delivery rhythm, such as quarterly and monthly business reviews, executive scorecards, and succinct one-page reports linking insights with decisions and actions.
• Build and sustain robust internal networks and earn credibility with senior leaders and partners by acquiring deep business understanding.
• Refine reports and updates intended for executive leadership to guarantee precision, insightful commentary, and sophisticated data visualization.
• Present compelling, data-driven narratives to senior management that translate complex information into clear strategic interventions.
• Prepare executive-quality materials including concise one-pagers and slide decks that explicitly connect insights to organizational decisions and initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to COO leadership and cross-functional teams to promote alignment and ongoing collaboration.
• Mentor junior analysts to elevate quality standards in analytical rigor, storytelling capabilities, and stakeholder relations.
• Produce impactful insights grounded in thorough understanding of business performance and market conditions.
• Champion the translation of insights into action by defining ownership, deadlines, and success metrics in partnership with business leaders.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to expedite movement from diagnostic analysis to decisions and implementation.
• Interpret operational data to provide clarity on implications for overall strategy and enterprise objectives.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Statistics, MBA, or a related discipline.
• Between 3 to 7+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Business Insights, Corporate Strategy, or equivalent roles.
• A proven track record of translating analytical findings into decisions and tangible business outcomes within complex, collaborative environments.
• Strong influence skills with senior stakeholders, demonstrating leadership in insight-to-action processes.
• Excellent analytical reasoning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and a proactive ownership mentality.
• The ability to perform effectively amid ambiguity, fast pacing, and matrixed organizational structures.

Technical Skills and Language

• Advanced expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint with skills in executive visual storytelling and design.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex data analyses and deriving insights.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to craft succinct narratives supported by clear visuals.
• Mandatory bilingual fluency in both French and English (role based in Montreal).

Preferred Experience

• Background in financial services, banking, or regulated industries.
• Analytics-driven or strategy-focused consulting experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, Python, and Microsoft Azure data or analytics services.

Additional Information

BDC values diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, ensuring an environment where all employees can excel. Accommodations are available during the application process upon request. The company offers competitive benefits including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan with contribution matching, a defined benefit pension, and wellness spending accounts. Employees receive paid vacation, five personal days, sick days as needed, and a holiday closure from December 25 to January 1, along with a hybrid working model supporting work-life balance. Learning and development opportunities are also emphasized. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.