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Nabil El Asraoui

Associate Director, Fund Investments at BDC

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Nabil El Asraoui is currently the Associate Director of Fund Investments at Business Development Bank of Canada, with expertise in business development, contract negotiation, financial analysis, and strategic planning. With a background in private market investments and alternative investments, he has held roles at Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. as Director of Private Market Investments and has experience in financial derivatives trading at ARB Group.

Work Experience 

  • Portfolio Director - Specialized Funds

    2024 - Current

    Private equity, private debt, infrastructure, and venture capital fund investments with one of Canada’s leading impact- and sustainability-driven investors.

  • Director, Fund Investments

    2024 - 2024

    Contributed to BDC Capital’s Fund Investments team by deploying capital into leading Canadian venture capital and private equity funds. Recognized for collaborating effectively with emerging and established fund managers, supporting Canada’s innovation ecosystem through investments in technology clusters and underserved sectors. Responsibilities included conducting due diligence, providing guidance on fund formation, and participating in governance activities, such as serving on limited partner advisory committees.

  • Associate Director, Fund Investments

    2022 - 2024

  • Director, Private Market Investments

    2020 - 2022

    Contributed to the successful launch of a multi-strategy fund of funds focused on alternative investments, encompassing private debt, real estate, private equity, and hedge funds. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design the fund’s structure, conduct comprehensive due diligence, and establish governance frameworks. Played a pivotal role in aligning investment strategies with market opportunities, ensuring the fund’s positioning to meet the evolving needs of institutional and high-net-worth investors.

  • Senior Analyst, Alternative Investments

    2018 - 2020

  • Advisor, Infrastructure Investments

    2018 - 2018

    Contributed to the development of an infrastructure fund by drafting marketing materials and supporting financial analysis of investments in renewable energy, water and waste management. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to help design the fund’s structure and establish governance frameworks.

  • MBA Internship

    2015 - 2015

    Worked with in-house programmers to develop and enhance portfolio and risk management solutions for institutional clients.

  • Financial Derivatives Trader

    2003 - 2014

    Global Macro and Relative Value strategies in interest rate, currency, commodity, and equity index futures markets.

  • Investment Funds Specialist

    2001 - 2003

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