Associate, SPF Singapore

Export Development Canada

4h • 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 – helping make Canada and the world better through trade. #LI-Hybrid
Application deadline: March 20th, 2026
Position: Associate, Structured and Project Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
About EDC:
Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation that empowers Canadian businesses to succeed internationally. We deliver innovative financial solutions and expert insights that help companies grow, manage risk, and compete globally.
EDC’s Singapore branch office serves as a hub for the Asia Pacific region, enabling us to more effectively support our Asian and Canadian customers as they go, grow and succeed internationally.
Why Join EDC?
· Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, strong work-life balance, and the opportunity to help make a meaningful impact through trade.
· Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work options, 20 days paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Friday’s & no meeting Fridays.
· Professional Development: Continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops, and language training.
· Inclusive Culture: A diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values collaboration, and a wide range of perspectives.
· Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs.
· Community Engagement: Opportunities to volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility initiatives.
Team Overview:
EDC’s Structured and Project Finance Team (SPF) is a leader in global project and infrastructure finance, playing a significant role in helping Canada grow and diversify its international trade. Since its establishment in 1995, the SPF team has successfully closed over 700 financing transactions worldwide, totalling more than USD 60 billion. The SPF team also provides thought leadership to internal and government stakeholders on critical minerals, the energy transition, and trade-enabling infrastructure projects.
Project Finance is a specialized field of finance where financing decisions are based on project-specific cash flows and assets. It is widely used across industries such as energy, renewables, mining/critical minerals, transportation infrastructure and digital infrastructure. EDC’s project finance counterparties include leading international sponsors, exporters, law firms and global project finance and investment banks.
Project Finance Associate Program (PFAP):
As an Associate, you will participate in EDC’s Project Finance Associate Program (PFAP), a unique journey combining structured learning and hands-on experience in underwriting activities such as financial modeling and sensitivity analysis, credit structuring, conducting due diligence, structuring legal documentation, and interacting with clients, sponsors, advisors and co-financiers. Associates benefit from mentorship by senior team members, regular feedback, and opportunities to participate in high-impact projects.
What you will be doing:
Research, Financial Analysis & Modeling:
· Conducting industry and sector research in relevant industries or regions
· Conducting financial analysis; manipulating and constructing detailed cash flow models
· Benchmarking model assumptions through industry research and competitive analysis of comparable projects
Transaction Execution:
· Supporting due diligence and analyzing complex project finance loan transactions as the junior member of a deal team
· Preparing portions of the credit package for internal approval
· Participating in the negotiation of transaction documentation with legal counsel and counterparties
Client Engagement & Portfolio Management:
· Engaging professionally with internal and external stakeholders during transaction execution
· Tracking market opportunities, supporting development of financing proposals, conducting market scanning exercises to identify market insights and trends
· Assisting in managing the portfolio throughout the life of the transactions
Skills & Knowledge:
Technical Skills:
· Proficiency in financial modeling and spreadsheet applications
· Ability to source and manipulate data from Bloomberg and Capital IQ
· Knowledge of credit and capital markets
Sectoral & Business Knowledge:
· Understanding of energy, renewables, mining/critical minerals, transportation infrastructure or digital infrastructure sectors
· Familiarity with Canadian and/or international business and banking practices
Interpersonal Skills:
· Strong team player with leadership qualities
· Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
· Strong negotiation, diplomacy, and persuasion abilities
What we are looking for:
· MBA graduate/Master’s degree with a focus on finance or related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
· Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in project finance, investment banking or corporate banking, or in a finance role in a project-finance-related industry
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
What will make you stand out:
· Enrolment in the CFA program
· Proficiency in French
· Proficiency in other languages of Canada’s key international trading markets
Salary range:
· Underwriter 17: Salaries typically range from SGD $91,800 to $122,400 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
Location:
· This position is based at EDC’s Singapore branch office at the Marina Bay Financial Centre, Singapore.
Eligibility:
· EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Singapore at the time of application (Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date.
This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications by the closing date.
Ready to make a difference? This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and leave your mark on our organization, development finance, and the world.
Apply today!
Want to learn more about EDC? Check our website here https://www.edc.ca
EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity
Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At EDC, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves.
We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at EDC; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within EDC.
Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected].

Requirements

• MBA graduate/Master’s degree with a focus on finance or related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in project finance, investment banking or corporate banking, or in a finance role in a project-finance-related industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proficiency in financial modeling and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to source and manipulate data from Bloomberg and Capital IQ
• Knowledge of credit and capital markets
• Understanding of energy, renewables, mining/critical minerals, transportation infrastructure or digital infrastructure sectors
• Familiarity with Canadian and/or international business and banking practices
• Strong team player with leadership qualities
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
• Strong negotiation, diplomacy, and persuasion abilities

Nice To Haves

• Enrolment in the CFA program
• Proficiency in French
• Proficiency in other languages of Canada’s key international trading markets

Responsibilities

• Conducting industry and sector research in relevant industries or regions
• Conducting financial analysis; manipulating and constructing detailed cash flow models
• Benchmarking model assumptions through industry research and competitive analysis of comparable projects
• Supporting due diligence and analyzing complex project finance loan transactions as the junior member of a deal team
• Preparing portions of the credit package for internal approval
• Participating in the negotiation of transaction documentation with legal counsel and counterparties
• Engaging professionally with internal and external stakeholders during transaction execution
• Tracking market opportunities, supporting development of financing proposals, conducting market scanning exercises to identify market insights and trends
• Assisting in managing the portfolio throughout the life of the transactions

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, strong work-life balance, and the opportunity to help make a meaningful impact through trade.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work options, 20 days paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Friday’s & no meeting Fridays.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops, and language training.
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values collaboration, and a wide range of perspectives.
• Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level