Senior Associate, Corporate Lending – Singapore Branch Office

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At EDC, we support Canadian businesses tosucceed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need toexplore new markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of making Canada andthe world better through trade.     

Position:Senior Associate, Corporate Lending – Singapore Branch Office 

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation Details:

• Underwriter 16-S: Salaries typically range from 74,205 SGD to 98,940 SGD annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
• Underwriter 17-S: Salaries typically range from 91,800 SGD to 122,400 SGD annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

Location: 

• Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, with a current requirement of two in-office days per week, increasing to three days per week in September 2026 (subject to change). 
• This role can be performed from EDC’s office in Singapore.
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

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About EDC:

At Export Development Canada (EDC), weempower Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crowncorporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights tohelp businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth.

The EDC branch office in Singapore servesas a hub for the Asia Pacific region.  The branch allows us to support ourAsia Pacific and Canadian customers more effectively as they go, grow andsucceed internationally.

Team Overview:

EDC’s Corporate Lending International(“CLI”) team manages a portfolio of corporate loan assets for internationalborrowers. Our loan portfolio covers corporate borrowers in various marketsacross Asia Pacific and in various sectors. The CLI team is seeking afinancing professional with corporate banking experience credit analysis,structuring, documentation and portfolio monitoring and management. 

In close collaboration with EDC’s Business Development, Legal Services,Environmental and Social Governance (ESG), Financial Crime teams, as well asCanadian and international banking partners, the successful candidate will berelied upon to understand the customer’s needs, structure a solution whichaddresses those needs, assess the credit risk and recommend risk mitigationstrategies to achieve the optimal balance between customer-centricity and EDC’sbusiness requirements. The successful candidate will work in collaboration withother team members in managing the risks of EDC’s APAC Pacific corporate loanportfolio across a variety of sectors (telecommunications, infrastructure,advanced manufacturing, retail etc.)

What you will be doing: 

·        Conducts regular risk analysis and credit reviews of a portfolio of corporateloans.

·        Conducts due diligence and assesses company credit, industry, country, ESG, andother applicable risks.

·        Supports or leads the negotiation of risk mitigants, financial terms andconditions and establishes or validates appropriate transaction pricingcompliant with market window or consensus pricing guidelines.

·        Uses financial models, including appropriate assumptions, drivers andmethodology.

·        Leads and/or supports the credit recommendation process for new loans andcredit reviews and obtains all required approvals.

·        Reviews credit documentation in collaboration with legal counsel.

·        Works in collaboration with business customers, foreign buyers, financialinstitutions and other organizations to deliver financial solutions.  

·        Provides support in structuring and delivering financing solutions which mayinclude direct loans, syndicated loan participation, guarantee structures,leasing, etc.) that support the needs of customers across all industry sectors.

·        Assists the business development teams with on-going customer servicethroughout the transaction process.

What we are looking for: 

·        Applies knowledge of financing and general lending/loan practices to delivernew loans and manage the existing portfolio.

·        Assesses and mitigates transaction risks on standard transactions andportfolios

·        Leads the projection analysis and modelling for transactions.

·        With oversight, prepare credit submissions and formulate pricing analysisreflective of risk and market conditions.

·        Supports the account management function in managing customer expectations atvarious stages of the process.

·        Determines financial eligibility of customers, borrowers and othercounterparties and along with counsel, supports the review of loandocumentation.

·        Support the asset owner for effective execution of portfolio and transactionmanagement activities across all stakeholders.

·        Completed an Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration,Finance or in a related field.

·        Minimum 4-5 years' experience in financial services, preferably in a corporatelending environment or closely similar.

·        Knowledge and experience in corporate lending and/or loan portfolio management.

·        Credit analysis, risk assessment and negotiation skills.

·        Effective communication, influencing and negotiation skills (written, verbal,presentation).

·        Comfortable working in or developing Excel-based financial models.

What will make you stand out: 

·        Bilingual in both official languages (English & French) and other locallanguages in APAC (Bahasa, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Korean).

·        Enrollment in or completion of a professional designation (CFA, CPA).

·        MBA.

·        Knowledge of general business practices and international business issues.

Eligibility:

EDC is committed to Fair EmploymentPractices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to worklegally in Singapore at the time of application (Singapore Citizens orPermanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government securityscreening requirements.

This position is open to individuals whomeet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications bythe closing date. Ready to make a difference? This is your chance tojoin 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 ourwebsite at https://www.edc.ca 

EDC's Commitment to EmploymentEquity 

Export Development Canada (EDC) isdedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. Weare committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects peoplefrom all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At EDC, we nurture a culture ofinclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop,succeed, and be their truest selves. 

We actively encourage applications fromwomen, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, andmembers of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Your application must clearly demonstratehow you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in acareer at EDC; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles atthis level within EDC.

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