Our client is a well-established organization that partners with many of Canada's leading financial institutions, providing innovative data, technology, and business solutions to support the financial services industry.

They are seeking a Junior Bilingual Business Development Associate (French & English) to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who is passionate about building relationships, developing new business, and learning about Canada's financial services sector.

The ideal candidate is fully bilingual in French and English, has strong communication skills, and brings a positive attitude with a willingness to learn. Previous experience in the financial or investment industry is not required—our client is looking for someone with the right aptitude, professionalism, and enthusiasm to grow within the role.

Key Responsibilities

- Support business development initiatives by identifying and researching prospective clients and opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
- Assist with client onboarding, account setup, and billing coordination.
- Prepare proposals, presentations, and client communications.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and sales activity.
- Coordinate meetings and provide administrative support to the Business Development team.
- Conduct market and industry research to identify new opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver an exceptional client experience.
- Attend client meetings and industry events as required.

Qualifications

- Fluent in both French and English (written and spoken) – this is a mandatory requirement.




- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Approximately 1–2 years of experience in sales, business development, customer service, account management, or another client-facing role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Highly organized with excellent time management and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; Salesforce or other CRM experience is an asset.
- Self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
- Interest in the Canadian financial services industry and a desire to develop knowledge in this space.

Preferred Assets

- Exposure to financial services, technology, SaaS, or professional services.
- Experience in a client-facing or sales support workplace.
- Knowledge of CRM systems such as Salesforce.

Why Join?

This is an outstanding opportunity to launch your career with an organization that works alongside some of Canada's leading financial institutions. You'll receive mentorship, hands-on experience in business development, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career within a growing organization. Our client is looking for someone with strong bilingual communication skills, a great attitude, and the motivation to learn and grow.

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Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Language:

- French (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Bilingual Business Development Associate (Canada)
🏢 Staff Plus
📍 Canada