359 EN - Assistant Treasurer

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada•Ottawa, ON

23h•CA$150,715 - CA$200,953•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. Team Overview: EDC's Treasury department is involved in financing the corporation and managing its cash reserves according to policies and procedures. The team borrows internationally, funding in G7 and emerging market currencies, managing a foreign exchange portfolio to support EDC’s financial transactions which are done in over 170 markets. The team mandate is to support Finance by working collaboratively with its trusted partners externally and on the business teams. Treasury's aim is to assist in developing innovative solutions for its customers by leveraging its knowledge and expertise while contributing to EDC's financial sustainability by managing the funding, liquidity and market risks of the Corporation.

Requirements

Finance or Business Administration-related degree with strong quantitative analysis skills
In-depth understanding of the bond and foreign exchange markets, pricing and derivatives
Excellent presentation skills, decision-making, ability to see the big picture and consolidate a lot of complex information
Minimum 10 years’ experience working in treasury or related discipline
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience
Bilingual in both official languages (English and French)

Nice To Haves

Professional designation (e.g. CFA, CPA Accounting, MBA)
Strong understanding of EDC’s business lines and products

Responsibilities

Responsible for a team of Treasury portfolio managers who develop and execute complex financial strategies and transactions
Leads and evolves the funding program (long-term debt and commercial paper) to align with EDC’s changing business needs and trends in the capital markets
Develops EDC’s Asset/Liability, Funding and Liquidity Strategy with support from Treasury management and oversees the execution of the strategy
Supports Treasury in the advancement of EDC’s investor relations’ program, marketing EDC to international investors through face-to-face meetings, webinars, panels and other communication channels
Oversees the management of EDC’s US and Canadian Dollar liquidity investments
Provides oversight on the documentation of EDC’s bond transactions and funding programs
Develops an extensive network of relationships with Canadian government departments, investors, investment counterparties, and financial institutions, as well as our SSA peers in the capital and money markets
Engages with senior business leaders across the organization to understand long-term strategic challenges and offer specialized technical expertise and solutions to strategic initiatives
Mentors Treasury team members, especially on the more complex technical aspects of the Treasury function. Advises on the development of Treasury talent and expertise
Guides and fosters a positive and inclusive work environment that allows and encourages employees to maximize their opportunities and potential
Fosters an atmosphere of collaboration, continuous improvement and customer focus