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Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

Export finance, insurance, and market intelligence

Director, Structured Finance and Project Finance - Digital Industries and Advanced Manufacturing

Investment BankingPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's in Business Administration or an equivalent second-cycle degree in business, finance, economics, or a related discipline is required.
  • At least 8 to 10 years of experience in project finance or similar debt products in infrastructure, digital, space, telecommunications, or related sectors is required.
  • At least 3 to 5 years of leadership experience in a fast-paced transactional environment is required.
  • Proficiency in both official languages, English and French, is sought; qualified unilingual candidates may be considered if no qualified bilingual candidate is found.
  • Strong financial and credit analysis skills are required.
  • Strong personnel management skills and the ability to delegate, coach, and motivate a team effectively are required.
  • The ability to communicate effectively by directing a team, informing different teams about tasks and issues, and communicating with senior levels is required.
  • Strong relationship management skills and effective presentation skills are required.
  • Persuasion and negotiation skills are required.
  • Knowledge of general business practices, international trade issues, and economics is required.
  • The ability to build, motivate, and manage a high-performing team is required.
  • Candidates must be able to work legally in Canada at the time of application.
  • Candidates must meet government security requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of product specialists.
  • Model EDC's leadership principles by fostering a culture of performance, trust, and success through teamwork.
  • Set strategic direction and priorities to focus the Structured and Project Finance Group on areas with the greatest impact for Canada, including developing a targeted plan for relevant subsectors, buyers, clients, and markets, and determining how to deploy structured financing optimally.
  • Develop a proactive client-prospecting and corporate-representation plan with the Business Development Groups to advance strategic objectives and promote the Structured and Project Finance Group's expertise, network, and professionalism to interested stakeholders.
  • Use leadership skills and commercial knowledge to oversee complex, high-risk financial transactions, ensuring commercially sound and reliable structures, professional and excellent presentations and submissions, and compliance with authorizations under EDC's Risk Management Framework.
  • Promote initiatives that continuously improve EDC financing-solution activities or support other relevant corporate priorities and strategies.
  • Create a high-performance environment and implement a human-resources strategy that attracts and retains talent and develops the team while fostering workplace inclusion.
  • Improve direct reports' performance, develop their skills, and support their career advancement so they are equipped to meet the Corporation's needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • A relevant professional designation such as CFA, CA, CMA, or CGA.

About the Company

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

Export finance, insurance, and market intelligence

Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada’s export credit agency and a Crown corporation that helps Canadian businesses sell goods and services abroad. It offers financing, insurance, guarantees, market intelligence, and business connections to support companies of different sizes as they enter new markets and participate in international supply chains. EDC works across sectors including agri-food, energy and energy transition, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, digital industries, and defence and security, and partners with financial institutions, government agencies, and other organizations to provide complementary trade and investment support. Its goal is to help Canadian exporters manage risk, secure the capital and information they need, and build global connections to grow international trade.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1B
Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada
Founded
1944

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