Associate / Senior Associate, Structured and Project Finance -045 EN

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

3–4 weeks paid vacation

Professional development

Job summary

Export Development Canada (EDC) seeks an Associate or Senior Associate for its Structured and Project Finance team in Ottawa. The role involves financial modelling, due diligence, and credit structuring within a global project-finance context.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, analyze complex transactions, and contribute to pipeline development while enjoying hybrid work options and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree with focus on finance, international business, or related field.
• Strong financial modeling and credit analysis abilities.
• Experience with Bloomberg and Capital IQ data and market research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry and sector research to support financing decisions.
• Perform financial analysis and build detailed cash flow models.
• Support due diligence and prepare credit packages for approval.
• Engage with sponsors, advisors and lenders during transactions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Credit analysis

Capital markets

3–4 weeks vacation

English communication

Data interpretation

Education

MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Excel

Job description

Application deadline: October 29, 2026

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.

Position: Associate or Senior Associate, Structured and Project Finance

Depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, the successful candidate may be appointed at the Associate or Senior Associate level.

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation Details:

• Associate (Underwriter 16) : $80,000 – $110,000, plus a performance-based incentive
• Senior Associate (Underwriter 17): $90,000 - $120,000, plus a performance-based incentive

Location:

• Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, currently requiring employees to work in the office 3days per week.(subject to change)
• Associate: This role will be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa.
• Senior Associate: Ottawa is the preferred location; candidates based in Toronto or Montreal may also be considered.
• 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 Overview:

EDC’s Structured and Project Finance Team (SPF) is a leader in global project and infrastructure finance, playing a significant role in helping Canada grow and diversify its international trade and build trade-enabling infrastructure in Canada. Since its establishment in 1995, the SPF team has successfully closed over 700 financing transactions globally, totalling more than USD 60 billion. The SPF team also provides thought leadership to internal and government stakeholders on major critical minerals, energy transition, and trade-enabling infrastructure projects.

Project Finance is a specialized field of finance where financing decisions are based on project-specific cash flows and assets. It is widely used across industries such as energy, renewables, mining/critical minerals, transportation infrastructure and digital infrastructure. EDC’s project finance counterparties include top-tier international sponsors, exporters, law firms and global project finance and investment banks.

Project Finance Associate Program (PFAP):

The Associate and Senior Associate roles provide the opportunity to develop and apply project-finance expertise through hands‑on involvement in financial modelling and sensitivity analysis, credit structuring, due diligence, legal documentation, and interactions with clients, sponsors, advisors and co‑financiers.

Associates and Senior Associates will participate in EDC’s Project Finance Associate Program (PFAP), which combines structured learning, mentorship by senior team members, regular feedback and hands‑on transaction experience in high‑impact projects. The program develops project‑finance capabilities in areas such as financial modelling and sensitivity analysis, credit structuring, due diligence, legal documentation, and engagement with clients, sponsors, advisors and co‑financiers.

Participation in the program will be tailored to each individual’s role, experience and development needs. Associates will generally complete the full program, while Senior Associates may follow an accelerated or customised learning path that recognises their prior experience while ensuring familiarity with EDC’s project‑finance practices and processes.

What you will be doing:

Research, Financial Analysis & Modeling:

• Conducting industry and sector research in relevant industries or regions
• Conducting financial analysis; manipulating and constructing detailed cash flow models
• Benchmarking model assumptions through industry research and competitive analysis of comparable projects

Transaction Execution:

• Supporting due diligence and analyzing complex project finance loan transactions as a member of a deal team
• Preparing portions of the credit package for internal approval
• Participating in the negotiation of transaction documentation with legal counsel and counterparties

Client Engagement & Portfolio Management:

• Engaging professionally with internal and external stakeholders during transaction execution
• Tracking market developments and opportunities, supporting the preparation of financing proposals, conducting market scanning exercises to identify market insights and trends
• Assisting in managing the portfolio throughout the life of transactions

Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in financial modeling and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to source and manipulate data from Bloomberg and Capital IQ
• Knowledge of credit and capital markets

Sectoral & Business Knowledge:

• Understanding of energy, renewables, mining/critical minerals, transportation infrastructure or digital infrastructure sectors
• Familiarity with Canadian and/or international business and banking practices

Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong team player with leadership qualities
• Excellent communication skills in English (written, verbal, presentation)
• Strong negotiation, diplomacy, and persuasion abilities

What we are looking for:

• MBA graduate/Master’s degree with a focus on finance, international business, or a related field, or equivalent education and related work experience
• Senior Associates: Minimum of 2 years (Associate) or 5 years (Senior Associate) of relevant experience, including direct experience executing project finance transactions, or closely comparable experience in structured finance or investment banking
• Relevant experience may include project finance, investment banking or in a finance role within a capital-intensive industry suitable to project financing, such as energy, renewables, mining/critical minerals, transportation infrastructure or digital infrastructure. Candidates should demonstrate experience in financial modelling, credit analysis, transaction structuring, due diligence and legal documentation

What will make you stand out:

• Experience advancing project-finance transaction workstreams, reviewing complex financial models, preparing credit recommendations, or engaging directly with sponsors, lenders and advisors
• Enrolment in the CFA program
• Ability to communicate in both French and English, as well as in another language relevant to EDC’s international markets

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 (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). 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.

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 [e-mail].