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About the role

  • Partnerships Manager at EDC, a Canadian export finance corporation supporting businesses’ global growth. Building strategic financial-institution partnerships, programs, and business development opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Create business development opportunities in Canada with financial institutions for small, mid-market and large enterprise business segments
  • Gather and share market intelligence through external interactions with partners and sector associations
  • Support implementation of strategic initiatives and development of customized opportunities and services/products
  • Leverage existing networks and build long-term relationships with financial institutions, Crown corporations, pension funds, private and non-bank financial institutions
  • Orchestrate virtual account teams of product, service and knowledge specialists
  • Research market needs, market intelligence and new business opportunities in the financial ecosystem
  • Develop materials, presentations, business reports and presentations for management
  • Monitor partnership portfolio performance against business targets and provide insights for decision-making
  • Engage partners and relationship leads in multifaceted business engagements
  • Develop plans for prospective and existing accounts, build decision-maker relationships, collect feedback and recommend changes
  • Execute cross-organization initiatives using a project-management mindset
  • Communicate business updates to partners, including reporting, program and product changes, monitoring and newsletters
  • Consolidate and synthesize information to drive business development strategies and achieve objectives
  • Contribute to partnerships strategy and execute relationship plans for assigned financial-institution partners or region
  • Build trusted relationships with financial-institution partners and identify opportunities
  • Adapt and implement EDC programs, products and delivery approaches to partner needs
  • Coordinate multi-party discussions and negotiations while addressing risk parameters
  • Collaborate with cross-functional account teams on objectives, KPIs and delivery plans
  • Champion AI adoption to improve processes and support the business

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in finance, commerce, business administration, international business or a related discipline
  • Relevant experience in wholesale, institutional or corporate banking, financial-institution coverage, trade finance, investor relations or strategic B2B relationship management within financial services
  • Partnerships Manager / BD 17: 5–7 years of experience
  • Senior Partnerships Manager / BD 18: 7+ years of experience
  • Strong knowledge of financial-institution strategy, credit and lending practices, risk considerations and organizational decision-making
  • Established credibility with senior leaders in major Canadian financial institutions and the financial-services ecosystem (L18)
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategy, develop and execute complex relationship plans, coordinate and support complex programs or negotiations, and influence internal and external stakeholders in a matrixed environment (L18)
  • Strong understanding of EDC’s mandate, value proposition and lines of business, or ability to quickly develop this knowledge
  • Experience contributing to the design and implementation of financial-institution programs, including joint objectives, KPIs and governance
  • Knowledge of international business, trade finance and the Canadian export ecosystem
  • Practical experience using AI tools to enhance market research, account planning and meeting preparation, with sound judgment in validating insights and protecting confidential information
  • Able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents)
  • Must meet requisite government security screening requirements

Benefits

  • Performance-based incentive
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Work-life balance
  • Hybrid work options
  • 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation
  • Corporate closure period
  • Summer early Fridays
  • No-meeting Fridays
  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • Training programs
  • Workshops
  • Language training
  • Inclusive workplace and employment equity
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Mental health support
  • Fitness programs
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Social responsibility programs
  • Relocation assistance for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$84,698 - CA$128,743 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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