Senior Underwriter, ITG – Corporate and Global Accounts

. Evaluate, structure, and recommend transactions using EDC’s range of guarantee and risk-transfer products .

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaSenior💰 CA$96,557 - CA$149,341 per yearWebsite

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Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, structure, and recommend transactions using EDC’s range of guarantee and risk-transfer products
Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of financial statements, cash flow, leverage, liquidity, and repayment capacity
Analyze financial, industry, transactional, and qualitative information to assess and mitigate risk
Structure and recommend new or existing facilities, guarantees, and related solutions
Prepare underwriting assessments, risk analyses, recommendations, and approval documents
Assess transactions and balance credit risk, policy objectives, portfolio considerations, and client outcomes
Identify emerging risks, adverse trends, and financial deterioration; recommend mitigation measures or escalation
Collaborate with Business Development, Portfolio Management, Product, Operations, and Risk Management teams
Work with financial institutions, brokers, surety partners, and clients
Contribute to the continuous improvement of underwriting quality, risk governance, and operational efficiency
Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration
Maintain a strong understanding of financial analysis, guarantee products, underwriting standards, portfolio risk management, the market, and EDC policies

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
At least 7 years (Underwriter 18) or 10 years (Underwriter 19) of recent experience in commercial or corporate banking, surety underwriting, or transaction structuring
Knowledge of commercial lending practices, common financing structures, and security/collateral
Excellent credit analysis, risk assessment, and negotiation skills
Candidates must meet government security requirements
Preference will be given to candidates who are legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application (Canadian citizens or permanent residents)

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