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

Export Development Canada; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial Crown corporation is seeking a Senior Associate or Finance Manager in Calgary to lead complex transactions and assess risks for Canadian exporters. This role requires substantial experience in structured finance and promotes a hybrid work culture. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in relevant fields and have strong skills in financial analysis and deal structuring. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

3 to 4 weeks paid vacation

Continuous learning opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in independent structuring/restructuring in structured financing solutions.
• Experience with unique financing structures and/or foreign jurisdictions is a plus.
• Collaborative and adaptable team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and negotiate complex transactions with Canadian exporters.
• Manage loan portfolios and assess transaction risks.
• Recommend financing commitments within program parameters.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit assessment

Financial modeling

Deal structuring

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting

Job description

Overview

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.

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

• 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, and the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade.

• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid options, 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation, corporate closure period, summer early Fridays, and no-meeting Fridays.

• Professional Development: Continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops, and language training.

• Inclusive Culture: A diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity and values diversity of ideas, strengths, and backgrounds.

• Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs.

• Community Engagement: Volunteer opportunities and 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 financing support to growth companies in the segment. EDC develops deep customer relationships with Canadian medium-sized firms to deliver customized, non-dilutive, patient capital solutions that catalyze growth and 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 environments, collaborating with teams from Ottawa, other Canadian regions, and international offices.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate financial curiosity to understand business 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 accelerate international growth for Canadian companies.

What you will be doing

• Lead and negotiate complex transactions with Canadian exporters, including those with international financing risks; manage loan portfolios; assess and mitigate transaction and portfolio risks.

• Determine financial eligibility of counterparties and review legal documents including security agreements with Legal counsel.

• Formulate viable risk/return profiles for each loan.

• Recommend financing commitments within program parameters, policies, and guidelines.

• Apply Lean/Agile principles to lead process improvements and contribute to team and cross-functional initiatives.

What we are looking for

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting and/or relevant direct lending experience (or equivalent).

• 5-10 years of experience in independent structuring/restructuring in structured financing solutions including junior capital.

• Strong skills in financial analysis, credit assessment, financial modeling, and deal structuring; lending experience with unique financing structures and/or foreign jurisdictions is a plus.

• Collaborative and adaptable team player with strong communication skills, experienced in coordinating complex transactions across multiple teams.

What will make you stand out

• Masters of Commerce in related fields.

• Bilingual in 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 candidates who are able to work legally in Canada at the time of application. Candidates must meet government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all essential requirements and whose applications are received by the closing date.

Ready to make a difference? This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and contribute to development finance and the world.

Apply today!

Want to learn more about EDC? Check our website here

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. 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 for their 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].