Business Development Representative (BDR)

Location: Toronto

About Swoop

Swoop is an exciting, fast-growing FinTech platform connecting SMBs to funding solutions
through debt, equity and grants – taking the stress out of financing for SMBs. Say goodbye
to lengthy searches, arduous application forms and black holes of information. Swoop
leverages core data points and financial information to help business owners understand the
marketplace and uncover the best funding and saving solutions for their businesses. We do
the heavy lifting across the entire application process and so business owners can focus on
running their business.

Position overview

We’re seeking a high-energy Business Development Representative (BDR) who thrives in
our fast-paced startup environment and is genuinely excited about making an impact for
small businesses leveraging technology. This isn’t just another sales role – it’s your
launchpad to becoming a business financing expert while building invaluable relationships
with our dynamic Swoop team and key industry partners. If you’re someone who sees every
challenge as a learning opportunity and every conversation as a chance to grow, we want to
hear from you.

As a Business Development Representative, you’ll be at the heart of our growth
engine:

• Hunt and capture opportunities – Identify and pursue high-potential inbound and outbound funding prospects with relentless focus
• Pioneer new pathways – Experiment with new strategies to connect with clients, turning creative ideas into revenue-generating channels
• Be a trusted advisor – Build genuine relationships with business owners, understanding their unique challenges and matching them with funding solutions that fuel their success
• Drive marketing innovation – Partner with our marketing team to launch game-changing campaigns across social media, content, email, and beyond that resonate with small businesses
• Deliver exceptional experiences – Go above and beyond to ensure every customer interaction reflects our commitment to outstanding service while driving commercial success
• Shape our culture – Be an ambassador for Swoop’s values, contributing to our reputation as the fintech partner small businesses can trust

About You:

• Academic foundation with hunger to apply it – Recent graduate or 0-2 years’ experience with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, ready to translate learning into real-world impact
• Natural connector – You genuinely light up when helping small businesses succeed and have an authentic passion for building lasting relationships
• Results obsessed – You set ambitious targets, own your outcomes, and won’t settle for anything less than exceptional performance
• Detail-oriented execution machine – You thrive on precision and have an innate ability to juggle priorities without dropping the ball
• Communication powerhouse – Your written and verbal skills don’t just inform—they inspire and persuade
• Startup energy junkie – The thought of building something from the ground up in a fast-moving environment genuinely excites you
• Fintech future-builder – You’re eager to become an expert in the financial technology space and help shape the future of business financing
• Integrity champion – You hold yourself and others to the highest standards, understanding that trust is everything in financial services
• Curious investigator – You ask the right questions, dig deeper, and never accept surface-level answers when qualifying prospects
• Customer engagement natural – Confidence and passion shine through in every customer conversation, making people want to work with you

Benefits:

• 5 weeks holiday annually
• Competitive salary & short term incentive structure
• Employee Healthcare benefits plan
• Have a say in how the business evolves and scales
• Work within a transparent, friendly and collaborative culture
• Limitless challenge and scope for development
• Flexible working
• Employee Discounts

Recruitment process summary:

1. Candidate screening
2. Round 1 interview
3. Round 2 interview (Practical presentation)

How to apply
Does this role excite you? If so, simply apply by sending your resume with a catchy subject
line to: careers@swoopfunding.com.

In the email, tell us a little bit about yourself and why you think you’d be a good fit for this
role. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Please visit our website: www.swoopfunding.com/ca/

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to
describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required
and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work
requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other
functional areas to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance
organizational workload.

Swoop is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a
diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your
experience and skills

Swoop in the media:

• https://www.deloitte.com/ie/en/about/press-room/fast-50-2023-winners.html
• https://peopleofcolorintech.com/articles/sage-the-boss-network-and-swoop-launch-new-mentorship-program-for-atlantas-black-women-entrepreneurs/
• https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45407/irish-fintech-swoop-secures-6-million-to-grow-us-business
• https://www.newsweek.com/canada-liberation-day-warnings-trump-tariffs-2054140
• https://www.sage.com/en-gb/company/digital-newsroom/2023/09/29/swoop-and-sage-unveil-global-partnership/
• https://www.franchiseinfo.ca/news/f45-training-partnering-with-swoop-to-provide-franchising-financing-solutions/