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Desjardins

Investment Director, Advisory Services, Corporate Turnaround

Location2 Locations
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
DepartmentAdvisory Services
Company size10,000+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen3d ago
About the company
As a leader in Quebec’s investment industry, Desjardins Capital is one of the most active investors on the market. It is a true driver of entrepreneurship, offering strategic and financial support to growing businesses and contributing to the sustainable prosperity of Quebecers and Quebec communities. Desjardins Capital boasts more than 50 years of expertise, $3 billion invested in over 700 businesses and a growing team of 125 professionals across Quebec. At Desjardins Capital, we believe that behind every struggling business is potential to be preserved, jobs to be protected, and a future to be rebuilt. As Investment Director, Advisory Services (Corporate Turnaround), you are involved in corporate restructuring, refinancing, reinvestment, divestment, and insolvency situations. You will act as a strategic partner for companies facing operational, financial, or governance challenges. Your expertise will help identify value creation drivers, mobilize key players, and implement concrete solutions that promote the recovery, long-term viability and growth of companies. You will be responsible for a portfolio of companies in which Desjardins Capital has a debt and/or equity investment. You will be involved in complex situations where your business judgment, leadership, and ability to take action will have a direct impact on the future of businesses and the protection of Desjardins Capital’s investments. More specifically, you will be required to:
Responsibilities
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Ensure the objectives of the Advisory Management team are met, namely protecting the value ($) invested in companies facing challenges.
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Identify strategic issues and implement solutions to protect and maximize the value of investments.
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Support business executives in the development and execution of restructuring plans to restore their financial and operational performance.
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Work in close collaboration with investment teams, external partners, and other key players to ensure the effective execution of the selected strategies.
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Maintain an appropriate network of contacts (restructuring professionals) who can be called upon to work closely with Desjardins Capital.
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Recommend innovative directions, strategies, policies, practices, and tools aimed at supporting and improving the productivity and expertise of internal resources in the context of turnaround or insolvency files.
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Ensure quality, coordinate and disseminate information related to the financial monitoring of at-risk businesses.
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Train and coach investment directors on turnaround best practices.
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Support your manager in strategic projects and/or business process improvement.
What we offer*
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Competitive salary and annual bonus
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4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
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Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
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Group insurance including telemedicine
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Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
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What you bring to the table
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Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or accounting, or a related field
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A minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including at least five years in corporate turnaround and insolvency
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Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
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Experience in SME financing, ideally in venture capital or development capital
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Knowledge of French is required
Action oriented, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Organizational savvy, Strategic mindset
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We’re committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
If there’s something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you’re applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!
Trade Union (If applicable)
Job Family
Member/client sales and service (FG)
Unposting Date
2026-09-25
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