Senior Associate, Critical Minerals Investments

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

. Evaluate investment opportunities in mining, metals, critical minerals, and related infrastructure .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaSenior💰 CA$84,698 - CA$128,742 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, valuation, and modeling, with a strong ability to evaluate investment opportunities in mining, metals, and critical minerals. Proven track record in transaction structuring, negotiation, and stakeholder management, complemented by strong relationship-building skills.

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Financial AnalysisValuation SkillsInvestment ModelingStakeholder ManagementTransaction Structuring

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingCredit AnalysisCash Flow AnalysisValuation TechniquesInvestment Fundamentals

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsStrategic ThinkingAttention to DetailNegotiation SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointWord

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingProject FinancePrivate EquityInfrastructure InvestingCommercial BankingMiningMetalsCritical Minerals

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate investment opportunities in mining, metals, critical minerals, and related infrastructure
Develop detailed financial models, conduct valuation and credit analyses, and assess investment returns or debt capacity
Conduct research on industries, markets, and companies, including comparable company and precedent transaction analyses
Lead or support due diligence by coordinating and reviewing the work of external technical, commercial, environmental, social, legal, and tax advisors
Assess risks, value drivers, expected returns, and debt capacity
Support transactions from end to end, from due diligence through closing
Prepare investment and credit memoranda, approval documents, and presentations for decision-making committees
Contribute to transaction structuring, negotiation of commercial terms, and coordination with counterparties, advisors, and stakeholders
Monitor portfolio performance, emerging risks, and value-creation opportunities
Participate in portfolio reporting and investment reviews
Track developments in the mining, metals, and critical minerals markets, policies, and industries
Build relationships with investors, industry participants, advisors, and other stakeholders
Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and maintaining industry relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in finance, business administration, economics, engineering, geology, or another relevant discipline
2–5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, project finance, commercial banking, private equity, infrastructure investing, corporate development, consulting, or a related field
Experience evaluating, structuring, or executing financing and investment transactions
Strong financial analysis, valuation, and modeling skills
Ability to build and analyze detailed cash flow models and assess investment returns
Excellent understanding of financial statements, capital markets, credit analysis, and investment fundamentals
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Strong analytical and strategic-thinking skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a high-performance environment, with demonstrated leadership capabilities
Awareness of inclusion-related issues and ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application; preference will be given to Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Must meet government security requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based compensation
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Various hybrid-work options
Three to four weeks of vacation
Year-end office closure
Shorter summer Fridays
No-meeting Fridays
Ongoing learning opportunities, training programs, and workshops
Language training
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Wellness initiatives
Mental health support
Fitness programs
Volunteer activities and corporate social responsibility programs
Relocation assistance for eligible employees