About the role

Senior Technical Advisor delivering consulting services for financing transactions at Export Development Canada. Involves collaboration with insurance and equity underwriting groups from deal origination to asset management.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Technical Advisor, you will report to the Managing Principal and deliver in-house consulting services, providing guidance and advice to lending, insurance and equity underwriting groups from deal origination through to signing, monitoring, and asset management. Your work will result in enhanced and better-informed negotiations, structuring and decision making with respect to the financial transactions undertaken by EDC.
Industry insight leading to the ability to understand and interpret the needs of internal and external clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to exercise sound technical and business judgement, often with limited information.
Ability to lead challenging or high impact transaction assessments associated with both established and early-stage companies.
Ability to address key issues with complex structures that may present challenging circumstances.
Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines in a multi-project environment.
Ability to discern, distill, and concisely and clearly communicate key issues in complex business transactions and provide advice based on client needs.

University degree in Engineering
Minimum 10 years of relevant business experience in technical, consulting, project management or other role relevant to technical due diligence in the sectors specified.
Accreditation as a Licensed Professional Engineer, or eligibility for licensure in Canada.
Willing and able to travel within Canada and internationally for site visits or meetings, as needed.

Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, work-life balance, & the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade.
Work-Life Balance: EDC offers a competitive compensation package & work-life balance. We have hybrid work options, 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Friday’s & no meeting Fridays.
Professional Development: Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training.
Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeed.
Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs to keep you healthy and happy.
Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs.