Finance Director - Corporate Accounting (Permanent)

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.
Financing Manager, Corporate Lending
Employment Type: Permanent

Salaries typically range from $96,557 to $128, 743 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
Salaries typically range from $112,006 to $149, 341 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment with a current requirement of two in-office 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 our Community Hubs located in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver or Halifax.
Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.
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As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth.
Impact global communities through sustainable growth in emerging markets – Make a meaningful difference by fostering sustainable development in key sectors around the world.
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Flexible benefits – Our program lets you choose coverage that suits your unique needs, including Medical, Dental, Life, and more. Plus, we offer additional Flex credits to tailor your plan even further.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan – Secure your future with our generous matching program that helps you save for retirement.
Competitive vacation program – Enjoy a work-life balance with our competitive vacation program, starting with 4 weeks of vacation and 2 floater days each year for permanent employees.
Professional Development – Advance your career with our support for growth and development through conferences, language training, and educational opportunities.

EDC’s Corporate Lending Team provides financing solutions in support of Canadian exports and foreign investments to:
Canadian exporters and their foreign customers; Within this group, the Corporate Lending practice is seeking financing professionals with experience in corporate loans credit analysis, projection building, structuring, documentation and portfolio management. With the customer’s needs always in view and in close collaboration with EDC’s Business Development, Legal Services, Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility Group, plus our external banking partners both domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will be relied upon to understand the customer’s needs, structure a solution 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. They will be responsible for managing risks for a loan portfolio in a specific sector. We are currently recruiting for a permanent role. Main focus is refining financing and portfolio management expertise, developing customer skills, increasing engagement across EDC and leading Corporate Lending initiatives.
Works in collaboration with business customers, foreign buyers, financial institutions and internal stakeholders (including Global Business Development, Credit Risk Management, Corporate Sustainability Group, Legal) to underwrite, structure and negotiate lending solutions
Structures and delivers financing solutions (defined broadly to include: direct loans, syndicated loan participation’s, guarantee structures, leasing, etc.) that support the needs of customers across all industry sectors
Responsible and accountable for accurate and timely completion of all Annual Reviews in portfolio, often with participation from Associates or Senior Associates.
Manages the financial performance of a portfolio of loans both at the transaction and portfolio levels and acts as the primary point of contact for loan/guarantee customers post-signing.
Proactively manages risks in their portfolio by ensuring they are knowledgeable and informed on their primary sector
Conducts regular risk analysis and credit reviews of a portfolio of loans and guarantees
Conducts due diligence and assesses company credit, industry, country, CSR, and other applicable risks, negotiates mitigants and financial terms and conditions as required, and establishes or validates appropriate transaction pricing compliant with market window or consensus pricing guidelines as applicable
Leads the credit recommendation process and obtains all required approvals
Aids in drafting and/or review of credit documentation as required in collaboration with legal counsel
Proactively manages risks in their portfolio and becomes knowledgeable of risks and market trends in their sector
Independently leads/or advises on proportionate share of transactions/customer portfolios, with complexity aligned to skill set
May independently lead or advise junior team members on the delivery of financing solutions
Assesses / mitigates transaction risks
Determines financial eligibility of customers, borrowers and other counter parties and along with counsel, proposes and negotiates loan documentation
Formulates pricing/term/ structure reflective of risk, strategy and market conditions
Recommends transactions to the appropriate Delegation of Authority within specified parameters, policies and guidelines
Guides customer engagement and negotiations
Collaborates with business development colleagues on account and sector strategies
Shows engagement and collaboration with internal partner teams on strategy and risk management in order to deliver on customer solutions
Undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance/Accounting, or in a related field
Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant work experience in lending, underwriting and credit analysis in commercial or corporate banking
Familiarity with credit loan documentation
Comfortable working in and developing projections and using Excel based financial models

MBA

Completion of a professional designation (CFA, CA, CPA, CGA)
Bilingual in both official languages (French and English)
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). This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and leave your mark on our organization, development finance, and the world.
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). This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and leave your mark on our organization, development finance, and the world.
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