341 EN - Underwriter, International Trade Guarantee
About The Position
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. The International Trade Guarantee (ITG) team helps Canadian companies access the bank guarantee and bonding solutions they need to pursue opportunities in international markets. Working closely with financial institutions and internal partners, the team delivers solutions that support Canadian exporters as they grow internationally while enabling EDC to manage risk responsibly. As part of ITG, you would join a collaborative team that plays an important role in helping customers navigate trade opportunities with confidence.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or another relevant discipline.
- Knowledge of underwriting, financial analysis, transaction structuring, and/or contract bonding principles and practices.
- Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to make clear, well-supported recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Typically 1–2 years of relevant experience (Underwriter 14).
- Typically 2+ years of relevant experience (Underwriter 15).
- Typically 2–5 years of relevant experience (Underwriter 16).
- Typically 5+ years of relevant experience (Underwriter 17).
- Typically 7+ years of relevant experience (Underwriter 18).
- Ability to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents).
- Must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.
Nice To Haves
- CFA, CPA designation or enrollment in these programs
- Bilingual in both official languages (French and English)
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of underwriting files and support transactions through their full lifecycle, from early assessment and structuring through issuance and ongoing risk management.
- Assess credit and non-credit risks and recommend appropriate mitigants to support sound underwriting decisions.
- Structure transactions to meet customer needs while aligning with EDC’s risk policies, procedures and requirements, including pricing, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
- Apply EDC policies, procedures, risk requirements, and relevant regulatory expectations when assessing and structuring transactions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business development partners, with customers, financial institutions, sureties, and other internal partners to deliver responsive, practical underwriting solutions and support strong client outcomes.
- Support continuous improvement by sharing feedback on underwriting processes, tools, and ways of working.
- Depending on your level, manage files of increasing complexity, autonomy, and visibility—from supporting routine transactions with guidance at levels 14–15, to independently handling standard to moderately complex work at level 16 and 17, to leading and advising on more complex or irregular transactions at level 18.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation & benefits package
- Work-life balance
- Hybrid work options
- 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation
- Corporate closure period
- Summer early Friday’s
- No meeting Fridays
- Continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Wellness initiatives
- Mental health support
- Fitness programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for permanent roles only.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
