Director, Corporate Lending Canada

**Posting Date**: Apr 15, 2025, 11:31:04 AM

**Primary Location**: Ontario-Ottawa

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Schedule**: Full-time

**Application deadline**: April 29th, 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**: Director, Corporate Lending Canada
**Employment Type**: Permanent
**Compensation Details**:

- Dir Underwriter 21: Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $147, 760 To $197, 013 plus a performance-based incentive.

**Location**:

- Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, currently requiring employees to work in the office**3**days per week.
- This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or Toronto.

**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**:
The Director, Financing role is an integral part of the Corporate Lending Canada (CLC) program at EDC. The Director, CLC is responsible for people leadership, overall strategic direction, and operations for a team that manages a portfolio of corporate loan assets. Corporate Lending encompasses various forms of balance sheet, M&A and asset-backed lending, including bilateral and syndicated loans.

The Director’s role is to provide strategic and operational leadership for underwriting & portfolio management activities and coach the team in achieving operational excellence while delivering impactful solutions to customers. Working closely with his/her counterparts in Business Development and together with other Corporate Lending Directors, the Director, CLC contributes to the overall strategic direction and success of the Corporate Lending Canada Business.

**What you will be doing**:

- Provides leadership to a Team of Corporate Lending financial professionals; role models key EDC leadership principles, focused on developing a culture of performance, empowerment, achievement and team framework across CLC.
- Oversees the delivery of corporate financing solutions that support the specific product and service needs of large, strategic corporate customers within the assigned sector/geographic responsibilities. Provides guidance on complex transaction issues and ensures compliance with all policies and procedures.
- Collaboratively works with colleagues in other functional areas to ensure that underwriting expertise and market intelligence are reflected in corporate strategy. Supports the execution of corporate strategy through a focused corporate representation plan and the maintenance of key external relationships.
- Ensures excellence in credit underwriting including the appropriate balance between risk and return. Responsible for the active management of assets in the portfolio. Reviews and authorizes transactions and asset management activities with appropriate use of Delegation of Authority.
- Actively engages with clients as relevant and supports the Business Development in their efforts. Is considered an industry/sector