Business Financing Advisor

Under the authority of the Director of Economic Development, the Business Financing Advisor supports and advises entrepreneurs in structuring their financing and accessing public, private, and para-public programs. They manage the FLI, FLS, and PAUPME funds. The main challenge is to provide high-quality support to entrepreneurs while conducting rigorous dossier analysis, ensuring the sustainability of financing programs and the availability of funds.

Main Tasks and Functions

• Advise entrepreneurs on structuring their financing and mobilizing suitable funding sources.
• Receive and analyze financial aid requests (FLI, FLS, PAUPME): verify eligibility, write the analysis report, and submit the recommendation to the investment committee.
• Inform clients of the committee's decision and follow up on accepted dossiers.
• Regularly monitor active portfolios and initiate collection procedures in case of default.
• Support colleagues in startup, growth, and prospecting dossiers for financial strategy and financial structuring.
• Promote the services of Joliette MRC and develop relationships with local, regional, and institutional partners.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in administration, accounting, or finance, or any combination of education and experience deemed relevant.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in enterprise financing, credit analysis, or entrepreneurial support.
• Knowledge of programs and organizations, e.g., SADC, Investissement Québec, BDC, DEC, etc.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and evaluate the financial viability of a project.
• Analytical rigor, team spirit, organizational sense, integrity, and discretion.
• Proficiency in the Office suite.

Compensation and Working Conditions

• Work location: 1355 rue Lépine, Joliette.
• Permanent position, 35 hours per week.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Benefits: sick days, collective REER program, and collective insurance.
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• *The masculine is used to facilitate reading.*
• Salary: $65,000.00 to $82,000.00 per year
• Job location: Hybrid remote work in Joliette, QC J6E 4B7