Brendon Grant
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Innovative and goal-oriented Indigenous Management professional committed to excellence in economic development and finance. Dedicated team player skilled at commercial contract negotiations. Drives growth through a demonstrated track record of implementing multi-billion dollar LNG and multimillion dollar Real Estate projects, with a firm eye on the cultural, economic and environmental priorities of the community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Bridging Finance
Vancouver, BC
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with Scotiabank, RBC and CIBC to drive business development.
- Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and communication initiatives used to promote company to community members.
- Analyzed business needs while soliciting borrower feedback for process improvements.
- Provided documentation of credit approval processes to comply with regulations and company policies.
Financial Analyst - Economic Development
Castlemain
Vancouver, BC
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Created sophisticated financial models including detailed revenue & expense forecasts, discounted-cash flow, scenario & credit analysis.
- Negotiated among three banks a highly competitive $6 million financing package to construct an Indigenous owned retail building with Tim Hortons, PetroCanada & convenience store tenants.
- Advised Indigenous clients on $10 million worth of successful government grant applications supporting acquisitions of long-term income generating assets.
- Improved business development opportunities for both clients and three Castlemain practice areas: Governance & Policy, Economic Development and Strategic Engagement & Communications.
Investment Banking Analyst
RA Capital Advisors
San Diego, CA
03.2012 - 08.2016
- Advised key client Haisla Nation Council’s economic development committee on multi-billion dollar LNG and multimillion dollar Real Estate proposals.
- Developed spreadsheet models for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Real Estate projects.
- Helped the advisory team improve Haisla Nation’s balance sheet from $0 to $225+ million in Net Assets through negotiating agreements with LNG Canada and Strategic Partners, providing recurring revenues, cultural and environmental protections.
- Spearheaded $25 million lease negotiations with LNG Canada to build first phase 50-unit condo project of the Haisla Centre mixed-used development.
Education
Accelerated MBA Candidate - 2022 -
Schulich School of Business - York University
Toronto, ON10.2022
Master of Marketing -
Schulich School of Business - York University
Toronto, ON10.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, BC05.2012
Skills
- Raising Capital
- Establishing Contacts
- Effective Communicator
- Strategic Partnerships
- Third-Party Contracts
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Risk and Mitigation Analysis
- Project Management
- On-Time Project Delivery
Timeline
Managing Director
Bridging Finance
12.2019 - 05.2021
Financial Analyst - Economic Development
Castlemain
03.2016 - 08.2018
Investment Banking Analyst
RA Capital Advisors
03.2012 - 08.2016
Accelerated MBA Candidate - 2022 -
Schulich School of Business - York University
Master of Marketing -
Schulich School of Business - York University
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University of Northern British Columbia
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