Application deadline: December 17th, 2025
Join the EDC Team!
At EDC, we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore new markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade.
Position: Sr. Associate or Financing Manager - International Financing Guarantees (12 Month Contract)
Employment Type: Contract – 12 Months
Compensation Details:
Senior Associate, Underwriter 15: Salaries typically range from $63,894 to $85, 194 annually, based on qualifications and experiences.
Financing Manager, Underwriter 17: Salaries typically range from $83,037 – $110,717 annually, based on qualifications and experiences.
Location
Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, currently requiring employees to work in the office 2 days per week. (subject to change)
This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or from Community Hubs in Toronto, Mississauga, Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Laval, or Brossard.
Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.
About EDC:
At Export Development Canada (EDC), we empower Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth.
Why Join EDC?
Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, work-life balance, & the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade.
Work-Life Balance: EDC offers a competitive compensation package & work-life balance. We have hybrid work options, 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Friday’s & no meeting Fridays.
Professional Development: Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training.
Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeed.
Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs to keep you healthy and happy.
Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs.
Team & Job Overview
EDC’s Small Business & Partnerships (“SB&P”) group provides financing solutions in support of Canadian exports and foreign investments to:
Canadian exporters and their foreign customers;
Canadian investors and their foreign affiliates; and
Financial institutions.
Within SB&P, the International Financing Guarantees team is looking for an enthusiastic finance professional who works well in a team environment, and enjoys interacting with colleagues, banks and clients on a regular basis.
With the customer’s need always in view and in close collaboration with EDC’s Business Development, Legal Services, Environmental Social & Governance (“ESG”) plus our external banking partners both domestically and internationally, the successful candidate will be relied upon to understand the customer’s needs, underwrite financing loan guarantees which addresses those needs, assess the credit risk and recommend risk mitigation strategies as appropriate to achieve the optimal balance between customer-centricity and EDC’s business requirements.
Discipline Summary:
Works in collaboration with business customers, financial institutions and other organizations to secure financing;
Structures and delivers tailored financing solutions (defined broadly to include guarantee structures) that support the specific product and service needs of customers primarily in the small and medium segments (encompassing enterprises with revenues up to 300 million annually).
Analyzes the needs of customers and transaction delivery processes to suggest the best financial tool to meet the need;
Assesses the risk of proposed solutions and establishes appropriate transaction pricing;
Assists the business development teams with on-going customer service throughout the transaction process;
Negotiates changes to the terms and structure of existing transactions and recommends these by assessing the risk of proposed solutions and establishing appropriate transaction pricing;
Conducts regular risk analysis and credit reviews of loan guarantees.
What you will be doing:
The Underwriting & Credit Risk job function is an essential part of EDC’s core business services for our customers. This job function identifies, assesses, and manages credit & non-credit, transaction, and portfolio related risks.
Identifies, assesses and mitigates key transaction risks.
Provides on-going customer service and support to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the transactional process;
Understands financing issues, financial markets terminology and general lending/underwriting practices and, with moderate supervision, applies this knowledge to the risk underwriting and mitigation process;
Provides on-going customer service and support to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the transactional process;
Supports account management function in managing customer expectations at various stages of the process;
Working closely with Legal Services, drafts and/or reviews documents to deliver products for transactions;
Develop and lead negotiations, explain difficult issues and work to establish consensus;
Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures, then delivers a plan for a small element of a change management program with guidance from a project/program manager.
May oversee work, coach and train more junior transactors.
Prepares transaction and credit material, and presents transactions to appropriate DOA and recommends transactions within specified parameters, policies and guidelines
Additional Responsibilities - Senior Associate only:
Under minimal guidance, completes assigned structuring activities such as pricing and documentation for conventional, repeat transactions involving minimal customization. Undertakes assigned credit risk assessment, applying established methods and models to common, defined risks and mitigants
Additional Responsibilities - Financing Manager only:
Independently leads proportionate share of transactions with increasing complexity requiring greater in-depth credit analysis;
Leads or advises on, with minimal guidance, the assessment/validation and recommendation of common, defined credit/non-credit risks and mitigants. Under guidance, undertakes the assessment/validation and recommendation of complex, irregular and/or significant credit/non-credit risks involving broad sets of mitigants. OR for same endorses, authorizes and/or provides advice on risks, mitigants and related processes and guidelines. Determines financial eligibility of customers, borrowers and other counter parties and drafts and/or reviews documents to deliver products
What we are looking for:
Completed an Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
Minimum 2 years (Senior Associate) or 5 years (Financing Manager) of experience in financial services.
Knowledge of structuring/restructuring in commercial lending and/or loan portfolio management.
What will make you stand out:
MBA
Professional designation (CFA or CPA)
Financial analysis, credit and financial modeling skills
Bilingual in both official languages (French and English)
Eligibility:
EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date.
This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications by the closing date.
EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity
Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At EDC, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves.
We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at EDC; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within EDC.
EDC recognizes that disclosing the need for accommodations can be a personal matter. Please know that as an organization, we are committed to maintaining confidentiality and ensuring that any accommodations provided are tailored to support your needs. Our aim is to ensure you have a comfortable and positive experience throughout the recruitment process, so please do not hesitate to contact us directly for any accommodation requests at accessibility@edc.ca. We are here to support you every step of the way.
