Project Finance Manager, Structured

**Posting Date**: Apr 17, 2025, 12:18:32 PM

**Primary Location**: Ontario-Ottawa

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Schedule**: Full-time

**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**: Project Finance Manager, Structured & Project Finance

**Employment Type**: Permanent

**Compensation Details**:

- Underwriter 20: Salaries typically range from $127,380 to $169,838 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

**Location**:

- This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto, or Montreal.

**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?**
- **Collaborate with a diverse, experienced team** - Work alongside talented professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to drive success.
- **Thrive in a supportive, teamwork-driven environment** - Flourish in a workplace where collaboration and mutual support are paramount.
- **Impact global communities through sustainable growth in emerging markets** - Make a meaningful difference by fostering sustainable development in key regions around the world.
- **Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers, and a Top 100 Family-Friendly Employers** - Join a company that is celebrated for its commitment to excellence, diversity, and work-life balance.
- **Enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package**:

- **Flexible benefits** - Our program lets you choose coverage that suits your unique needs, including Medical, Dental, Life, and more. Plus, we offer additional Flex credits to tailor your plan even further.
- **Defined Contribution Pension Plan** - Secure your future with our generous matching program that helps you save for retirement.
- **Competitive vacation program** - Enjoy a work-life balance with our competitive vacation program, starting with 4 weeks of vacation and 2 floater days each year for permanent employees.
- **Comprehensive wellness programs** - Stay healthy and happy with access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs.
- **Professional Development** - Advance your career with our support for growth and development through conferences, language training, and educational opportunities.

**Team Overview**:
EDC's Structured and Project Finance Team is a significant player in global project and infrastructure finance. Since its establishment in 1995, EDC's Structured and Project Finance Team has closed over 640 financing transactions globally, accounting for financings in excess of USD53 billion.

EDC’s Project Finance team is active in a variety of industries, including energy, infrastructure, renewables, mining, metals and telecommunications. Counterparties to EDC's Project Finance transactions include top-tier international sponsors, exporters, law firms and international Project Finance and investment banks.

**What you will be doing**:

- Responsible for originating, structuring and execution of project finance transactions. Financing structures will vary depending on client requirements, including structured, project and acquisition financing transactions.
- Directs the financial analysis of project finance transactions using detailed cash flow models.
- Conducts due diligence and assesses all project and transaction risks, negotiates mitigants and financial terms and conditions as required and establishes appropriate transaction pricing.
- Manages external advisors and counterparties as required.
- Makes credit recommendations and obtains all required approvals.
- Negotiates changes or develops documentation as required, in collaboration with legal counsel.
- Oversees the work of a broader deal team which includes Associates and various internal advisors; provides leadership, coaching, training and mentorship roles to members of the deal team.
- Responsible for managing the portfolio throughout the life of the transactions.
- Supports the Director in prospecting new opportunities and engaging in business development.

**What we are looking for**:

- Minimum 5 years of industry and/or structured & project financing or related experience
- Knowledge of financing of either Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Mining and Metals or Telecom sectors
- MBA with a focus on finance or international business, or equivalent education and work experience

**Skills & Competencies**
- Strong credit and financial analysis skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Customer focus and ability