Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada
Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
FinanceGovernmentInsurance
Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada’s federal export credit agency and a Crown corporation supporting Canadian companies as they enter and expand in international markets. Its finance and insurance teams provide trade credit insurance, guarantees, working-capital support, export and buyer financing, structured and project finance, and equity investment. EDC also combines market intelligence, advisory services, digital tools, and specialized initiatives such as the Trade Impact Program and Business Connections. The organization serves exporters across industries including agri-food, cleantech, defence, and energy, with a focus on managing international risk, diversifying markets, enabling sustainable trade, and helping businesses compete globally.

Senior Underwriter, ITG Corporate and Global Accounts

Lead the structuring of guarantees and evaluation of risk to help Canadian businesses succeed internationally at EDC. Apply financial analysis, develop credit recommendations, and collaborate with financial partners.

Description

  • Evaluate and structure transactions while recommending solutions across EDC’s guarantee and risk-transfer products
  • Perform detailed analysis of financial statements, cash flow, leverage, liquidity, and repayment capacity
  • Review financial, industry, transaction-specific, and qualitative data to identify and reduce risk
  • Develop recommendations for new and existing facilities, guarantees, and related products
  • Produce underwriting reviews, risk assessments, recommendations, and approval materials
  • Evaluate transactions by balancing credit exposure, policy goals, portfolio considerations, and client outcomes
  • Monitor emerging risks, negative trends, and financial deterioration, then propose mitigations or escalation
  • Partner with Business Development, Portfolio Management, Product, Operations, and Risk Management teams
  • Collaborate with financial institutions, brokers, surety providers, and clients
  • Help strengthen underwriting quality, risk governance, and operational effectiveness
  • Encourage knowledge exchange and cross-functional collaboration
  • Keep current on financial analysis, guarantee products, underwriting standards, portfolio risk management, market conditions, and EDC policies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • At least 7 years of recent experience for Underwriter 18 or 10 years for Underwriter 19 in commercial or corporate banking, surety underwriting, or transaction structuring
  • Working knowledge of commercial lending practices, standard financing structures, and security or collateral
  • Strong credit analysis, risk assessment, and negotiation capabilities
  • Ability to satisfy government security requirements
  • Preference for applicants legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  • Three to four weeks of vacation
  • Holiday office closure
  • Shorter Fridays during the summer
  • Fridays without meetings
  • Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
  • Ongoing learning opportunities
  • Structured training programs
  • Professional workshops
  • Language training
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Mental health resources
  • Fitness programs
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Corporate social responsibility programs
  • Performance-based compensation

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