About Futurpreneur
Futurpreneur is a national non-profit organization that empowers young, diverse entrepreneurs, ages 18-39 to start, buy and grow their businesses in Canada, by providing loans with mentorship and resources.
Founded in 1996, we have helped more than 20,000 young entrepreneurs launch over 15,600 businesses, promoting entrepreneurship among Canadian youth as a critical pillar for strengthening the economy while generating employment opportunities, and fostering a sustainable future.
Futurpreneur is a founding member of the
G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance, the Canadian member of
Youth Business International and the Canadian host of
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).
Our Purpose (why we exist): To drive inclusive Canadian prosperity by fostering the success of young entrepreneurs
Our Mission (what we do every day to achieve our purpose):To empower diverse entrepreneurs ages 18-39 by providing loans with mentorship and resources to help them start and buy successful businesses that contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic prosperity, in their communities and across Canada.
Our Values (how we work - our core principles & commitments): We are mission-driven, collegial & collaborative, diverse & inclusive, and accountable & transparent.
Here's the opportunity: Client Relationship Manager
As a
Client Relationship Manager, you will play an integral role in the continued growth of the organization's overall success. You will be responsible for assisting young entrepreneurs with creating and developing successful applications for all Futurpreneur programs and services, while maintaining an exceptional level of client satisfaction and ensuring regional targets are met and/or surpassed.
This existing role is a
full-time, permanent position based in Toronto, ON, The incumbent will be work on a hybrid work model requiring minimum 2 days in the office per week. Please note that during the training period, additional in-office days may be required.
What you will do:
Screening of Entrepreneur Applications
- Conduct a summary review of the application including business plan and cash flow to determine eligibility for programs and funding
- Communicate potential issues surrounding the eligibility (including business plan, industry, timing, etc)
- Conduct analysis of credit report to determine if entrepreneur qualifies for financing from Futurpreneur Canada and/or co-funding partner
- Determine funding limits, communicate credit issues and refer to credit improvement supports to entrepreneur to improve their financial literacy
Program Application - Consultation with Entrepreneurs
- Review application including business plan and cash flow to determine business viability and help the entrepreneur update the application to meet the standards of Futurpreneur Canada
- Evaluate submissions and provide feedback and coaching necessary to build viable business plans and cash-flows that meet Futurpreneur application requirements for the program
- Compile and evaluate all additional documentation required to submit a complete application to National Adjudication
- Summarize pertinent information not found in the submission that will affect adjudication reviews
- Evaluate workflow based on quality and quality of applicants and predict likely disbursement months or dates
Program Application - Consultation with Partners
- Answer application related questions as needed
- Review Partner submitted applications to determine viability using Business Risk Predictor and by known Futurpreneur requirements
- Assist Partner in helping applicants understand what is expected from an application submission, including documents and timelines
- Provide support to the business development team in training partners on program details and the submission of quality applications
- Summarize pertinent information not found in the submission that will affect adjudication's reviews
- Submit completed application to National Adjudication
Program Application - Conditions
- Prepare and communicate program acceptance and outstanding conditions necessary for disbursement
- Ensure that mentor matching requests are sent to the mentoring specialist's team
- Collect and evaluate required conditional documents
- Prepare, sign and submit loan agreements, promissory note and other required legal documents
- Communicate with compliance, applicants and mentors to ensure the loan is disbursed
Program Application - Internal Relations and Compliance
- Work directly with adjudication, entrepreneur-in-residence and loans teams to ensure entrepreneur applications are within eligibility requirements
- Consult with business development team on strategies to increase mentor and entrepreneur interest
- Other duties as assigned
What you will have: - Relevant experience may include education with a focus on Business Administration/Finance or equivalent hands-on career experience
- 2-3 years of experience in a client support/client relation, financial/economic or banking role
- Strong customer service experience with a desire to support the customer
- Strong expertise in financial analysis
- Exemplary skills in achieving organizational goals
- Proactive approach to conflict resolution
- Excellent attention to detail
- Clear and confident communicator, skilled at engaging and connecting with diverse audiences
- Collaborative and adaptable team player, bringing a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Strong organizational skills, able to balance multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic hybrid work environment
- Demonstrate curiosity and a growth mindset, embracing and championing change
- Bilingualism in French & English (spoken & written) is an asset
- Alignment with Futurpreneur's values and commitment to the mission/purpose of the organization
- Be a role model for Futurpreneur's organizational culture by creating a positive impact at every touchpoint with people
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their
resume and cover letter by
October 26, 2026. This opportunity is open to both internal and external candidates, and applications may be considered until the role is filled.
Note: Futurpreneur only uses AI to assist in the initial assessment of applications, and all applications are still reviewed by a member of the recruitment team.
What we offer:
At Futurpreneur, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.
Our package includes a fair base salary, discretionary bonus, extensive health and dental benefits, and a supportive, flexible work environment.
We embrace a hybrid work model with flexible hours, a work-from-abroad policy, and generous time off - including paid vacation, personal days, summer hours and an end of December office closure.
We are dedicated to ensuring fair, competitive, and transparent compensation. Salaries are regularly reviewed and benchmarked to uphold internal equity and reflect our values. The starting salary for this role is $68,000 per annum and is set at this amount.
To prioritize health and wellness, we provide comprehensive health and dental coverage, a health spending account, mental wellness support, and a RRSP matching program. We also invest in learning and development through a learning allowance, a coaching program, and access to an e-learning platform.
