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Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

Export finance, insurance, and market intelligence

Director, Infrastructure, Structured Finance and Project Finance

Retail & Commercial BankingPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's in business administration or 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 the digital, space, telecommunications, infrastructure, or other sectors is required.
  • At least 3 to 5 years of leadership experience in a fast-paced transactional environment is required.
  • Fluency 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 to direct a team, brief diverse teams on tasks and issues, and engage with senior leadership is required.
  • Strong relationship management skills and effective presentation skills are required.
  • Persuasion and negotiation skills are required.
  • Strategic thinking, planning, and execution capabilities 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 team success.
  • Set strategic direction and priorities for the Structured and Project Finance Group, including developing a targeted plan for sub-sectors, buyers, clients, and markets and determining how to deploy structured finance optimally.
  • Develop a proactive client-prospecting and corporate-representation plan with the Business Development Groups to advance strategic objectives and promote the group's expertise, network, and professionalism among stakeholders.
  • Apply leadership and commercial expertise to oversee complex, high-risk financial transactions, ensuring commercially sound and reliable structures, professional presentations and submissions, and compliance with approvals under EDC's risk management framework.
  • Promote initiatives that continuously improve EDC financing solution operations or advance other relevant corporate priorities and strategies.
  • Create a high-performance environment and implement a human-resources strategy to attract, retain, and develop talent through workplace inclusion.
  • Improve direct reports' performance, develop their skills, and advance their careers so they are equipped to meet the corporation's needs.

Desired Qualifications

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

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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