Director, Project Finance

FCC / FAC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

FCC is seeking a Director, Project Finance in Canada to originate and manage complex project finance transactions focused on agri-food processing and related sectors.

You will lead cross-functional teams, establish a new capital deployment capability, and manage relationships with sponsors, developers, investors, lenders and advisors, driving transaction execution and risk oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, commerce or related subject.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project/infrastructure/structured finance, private credit or related fields.
• Extensive knowledge of project/infrastructure finance, credit risk and portfolio oversight.
• Proven expertise in transaction structuring, syndications and negotiations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in stakeholder management and complex transaction execution.

Responsibilities

• Originate and lead project finance opportunities from initial prospecting through closing.
• Play a leading role in establishing and growing a new team and capital deployment capability.
• Develop relationships with project sponsors, developers, investors, lenders, advisors and stakeholders.
• Lead due diligence, transaction structuring, pricing and negotiation activities.
• Sponsor and present credit recommendations through approvals.
• Oversee transaction execution and coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of project finance loan facilities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to analysts and lending teams.
• Contribute to underwriting standards, market strategy and capability development.

Skills

Transaction structuring

Negotiations

Stakeholder management

Credit risk

Portfolio oversight

Syndications

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, commerce or related subject

MBA or CFA or advanced finance qualification

Bilingual English/French

Job description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/30/2026

Worker Type: Permanent

Language(s) Required: English

Term Duration (in months):

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) : $140,280 - $189,780

Why FCC?

At FCC, we’re proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programs

• Purpose-driven work: We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the world

• Growth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive

• Hybrid work options

How you’ll make an impact

Leverage your expertise in project finance, infrastructure finance, structured finance, private credit, investment banking, project development or commercial lending to originate, structure, negotiate and manage complex project finance transactions focused on Canadian agri-food processing, manufacturing and production projects.

As a Director, Project Finance, you’ll lead project finance opportunities from initial prospecting through closing while managing key relationships with sponsors, developers, investors, lenders, advisors and industry stakeholders. Your strong transaction structuring and negotiation expertise will enable you to lead due diligence, pricing, approvals and execution activities while coordinating internal and external stakeholders.

If you’re a strategic relationship-builder who thrives in a complex, stakeholder-focused environment and is motivated by shaping innovative financing solutions and growing project finance capabilities, this might be the role for you.

What you’ll do

• Originate and lead project finance opportunities from initial prospecting through closing

• Play a leading role in establishing and growing a new team and capital deployment capability

• Develop relationships with project sponsors, developers, investors, lenders, advisors and industry stakeholders

• Lead due diligence, transaction structuring, pricing and negotiation activities

• Sponsor and present credit recommendations through approval processes

• Oversee transaction execution and coordinate internal and external stakeholders

• Manage and grow a portfolio of project finance loan facilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to analysts and lending teams

• Contribute to underwriting standards, market strategy and capability development

What you’ll bring to the team

Required qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, commerce or a related subject

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project finance, infrastructure finance, structured finance, private credit, investment banking, project development or complex commercial lending (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Extensive knowledge of project finance, infrastructure finance, credit risk and portfolio oversight

• Proven expertise in transaction structuring, syndications and negotiations

• Demonstrated proficiency in stakeholder management and complex transaction execution

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA, CFA or advanced finance qualification

• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset

Not sure you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway.

You belong here

At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:

• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minority groups
• Persons with disabilities
• Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: [e-mail]. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.