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

Export Development Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A government financial agency in Canada is seeking a Senior Associate or Finance Manager for its Mid-Market Lending team. This permanent position involves supporting Canadian businesses with financing solutions, requiring strong skills in financial analysis and credit assessment. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in structured financing and the ability to negotiate complex transactions. The role supports a hybrid work environment and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in structured financing solutions.
• Experience in deal structuring and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with unique financing structures and foreign jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate complex transactions with Canadian exporters.
• Manage loan portfolios and assess transaction risks.
• Lead process improvements applying Lean/Agile principles.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit assessment

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Master’s or MBA

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.

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: We offer a competitive compensation package and work-life balance, hybrid options, 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation, a 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 diverse ideas, strengths, and backgrounds.
• Wellness Programs: 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 regionally based, serving EDC’s 2030 Mid-Market Segment Strategy to deliver financing support to growth companies. EDC develops deep relationships with Canadian medium-sized firms to deliver customized, non-dilutive, patient capital that catalyzes growth and international expansion.

As an experienced financing professional focused on growth strategies, the Financing Manager/Senior Associate applies expertise in commercial lending, structured finance, and capital markets. Working with 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 and collaboration with teams from Ottawa, other regions, and international offices.

The candidate should demonstrate financial curiosity, entrepreneurial approaches to enterprise value, and collaborative problem solving aligned with EDC’s value proposition for mid-market clients. EDC financing can accelerate international growth for Canadian companies.

What you will be doing

• Work closely with Canadian exporters to lead and negotiate complex transactions, including those with international financing risks, and manage loan portfolios; assess and mitigate transaction and portfolio risks.
• Determine financial eligibility of counterparties and review legal documentation, including Security agreements, with Legal counsel.
• Formulate viable risk/return profiles for each loan.
• Recommend 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, Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting and/or relevant 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 experience in 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 across multiple teams to complete complex financing transactions.

What will make you stand out

• Master’s or MBA in Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Professional designation under CFA, CBV, CPA; MBA or equivalent.

Eligibility

EDC is committed to fair employment practices. Preference will be given to candidates legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. Candidates must meet requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all essential requirements 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 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. 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].