341 EN - Underwriter, International Trade Guarantee (Ottawa)

Application deadline: 12:00 pm ET on June 29, 2026 Position

Underwriter, International Trade Guarantee (level 14 - 18) Employment Type

Permanent Compensation

Underwriter level 14: $58,189 - $77,586 Underwriter level 15: $65,172 - $86.898 Underwriter level 16: $74,297 - $99,063 Underwriter level 17: $84,698 – $112,931 Underwriter level 18: $96,557 - $128,743 Location

Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, with a current requirement of two days per week increasing to three days per week in September 2026 (subject to change). This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, or Vancouver. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for permanent roles only. Team Overview

The International Trade Guarantee (ITG) team helps Canadian companies access the bank guarantee and bonding solutions they need to pursue opportunities in international markets. Working closely with financial institutions and internal partners, the team delivers solutions that support Canadian exporters as they grow internationally while enabling EDC to manage risk responsibly. As part of ITG, you would join a cooperative team that plays an important role in helping customers navigate trade opportunities with confidence. Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of underwriting files and support transactions through their full lifecycle, from early assessment and structuring through issuance and ongoing risk management.

Assess credit and non-credit risks and recommend appropriate mitigants to support sound underwriting decisions.

Structure transactions to meet customer needs while aligning with EDC’s risk policies, procedures and requirements, including pricing, documentation, and stakeholder coordination. Apply EDC policies, procedures, risk requirements, and relevant regulatory expectations when assessing and structuring transactions. Build and maintain strong relationships with business development partners, with customers, financial institutions, sureties, and other internal partners to deliver responsive, practical underwriting solutions and support strong client outcomes. Support continuous improvement by sharing feedback on underwriting processes, tools, and ways of working. Depending on your level, manage files of increasing complexity, autonomy, and visibility—from supporting routine transactions with guidance at levels 14–15, to independently handling standard to moderately complex work at level 16 and 17, to leading and advising on more complex or irregular transactions at level 18. Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or another relevant discipline. Knowledge of underwriting, financial analysis, transaction structuring, and/or contract bonding principles and practices. Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to make clear, well-supported recommendations. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience Requirements

Underwriter 14: Typically 1–2 years of relevant experience. You may be early in your underwriting or financial risk career, with experience supporting routine files or transactions and applying established processes with guidance. Underwriter 15: Typically 2+ years of relevant experience. You bring experience managing routine underwriting or risk-related work with growing independence and can apply established frameworks to common transaction scenarios. Underwriter 16: Typically 2–5 years of relevant experience. You can independently manage routine to moderately complex files, contribute to more complex analyses with guidance, and communicate recommendations clearly. Underwriter 17: Typically 5+ years of relevant experience. You bring strong underwriting experience handling increasingly complex transactions, with the judgment and confidence to lead analyses, navigate challenge, and defend recommendations in broader forums. Underwriter 18: Typically 7+ years of relevant experience. You bring deep underwriting expertise and experience with complex, high-risk, or high-visibility transactions, along with the credibility and interpersonal effectiveness to influence across the organization and coach others. What Will Make You Stand Out

CFA, CPA designation or enrollment in these programs. 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. This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications by the closing date. Employment Equity Statement

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. Accommodation

Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Recruitment team at View email address on ca.talent.com. Privacy Notice

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