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Senior Associate or Finance Manager, Mid

Hybrid
Vancouver, BC
CA$109,810 - CA$146,413/year
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

3-4 weeks paid vacation
Hybrid work: 2 days in office
Wellness programs: mental health & fitness

About the role

Posting Date: Sep 16, 2025, 1:24:46 PM

Primary Location: British Columbia-Vancouver

Job Type: Permanent

Schedule: Full-time

Application deadline: October 1, 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. #LI-Hybrid

Position: Senior Associate or Finance Manager, Mid-Market Lending – Western Canada Region

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation Details:

  • Underwriter 17: $83,037 - $110,717 plus a performance-based incentive.

or

  • Underwriter 18: $94,664 - $126,219 plus a performance-based incentive.

or

  • Underwriter 19: $109,810 - $146,413 plus a performance-based incentive.

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 one of EDC’s Community Hubs located in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, or Winnipeg.
  • 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:
The Mid-Market Lending Team is a regionally based underwriting team serving EDC’s 2030 Mid-Market Segment Strategy to deliver impactful financing support to growth companies in the segment. EDC develops deep customer relationships with Canadian medium-sized firms, in order to deliver customized, non-dilutive, patient capital solutions that catalyze growth and accelerate international expansion.

As an experienced financing professional focused on company growth strategies, the Financing Manager/Senior Associate applies deep expertise in commercial lending, structured finance, and capital markets. Operating within a deal team across Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton, and serving clients throughout Western Canada (BC, AB, SK, MB), the role requires agility in dynamic, sometimes virtual environments, collaborating with consultative teams from Ottawa, other Canadian regions, and international offices.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate a keen sense of financial curiosity to understand businesses strategies and risk drivers, entrepreneurial approaches to generating enterprise value, adherence to collaborative cross-functional relationships for problem solving, and EDC’s value proposition to the Mid-market customer segment. EDC’s financing can, and does, accelerate international growth for Canadian companies.

What you will be doing:

  • Works closely with Canadian exporters to lead and negotiate complex transactions, including those involving international financing risks, and manage loan portfolios; Assess / mitigates transaction and portfolio risks and remedies;
  • Determines financial eligibility of counterparties and works closely with Legal counsel to review legal documentation including Security agreements;
  • Formulates viable risk/return profiles for each loan;
  • Recommends financing commitments within specified program parameters, policies and guidelines;
  • Apply Lean/Agile principles to lead process improvements, solve problems creatively, and contribute to team and cross-functional initiatives.

What we are looking for:

  • Undergraduate degree in Commerce in Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting and/or relevant direct lending work experience (or equivalent education/experience);
  • 5-10 years of experience (depending on role) in independent structuring/restructuring in structured financing solutions including junior capital;
  • Strong skills in financial analysis, credit assessment, financial modeling, and experience in deal structuring; lending experience with unique financing structures and/or foreign jurisdictions is a valuable asset;
  • Collaborative and adaptable team player with strong communication skills, experienced in working across multiple teams to coordinate and complete complex financing transactions efficiently and effectively.

What will make you stand out:

  • Masters of Commerce in Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting;
  • Bilingual in both official languages (English and French);
  • Professional designation under CFA, CBV, CPA; MBA or similar.

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 (Canadien Citizen, Permanent Residents or Work Permit). 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. Ready to make a difference? This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and leave your mark on our organization, development finance, and the world.

Apply today!

Want to learn more about EDC? Check our website here https://www.edc.ca

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.

Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Recruitment team at accessibility@edc.ca*.*

How to apply

***Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.***Application deadline : Oct 1, 2025, 10:59:00 PMEDC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation.Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.

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