Associate/Senior Associate, Critical Mineral Investments -970 EN at Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada | CA | Rezi

Associate/Senior Associate, Critical Mineral Investments -970 EN at Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

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Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada · CA

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About the Role

Join EDC’s Canada Critical Mineral Accelerator Team! The Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator (CCMA) is EDC’s dedicated investment platform for advancing strategically important critical minerals projects across Canada. On behalf of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the Government of Canada, EDC manages the $2 billion CCMA Fund, providing flexible financing and investment solutions while mobilizing private-sector and institutional capital to accelerate projects that strengthen the resilience of Canada’s critical minerals supply chains and enhance Canada's economic security.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate investment opportunities across the mining, metals, critical minerals, and related infrastructure sectors.
  • Build detailed financial models, develop valuation or credit analyses, and assess investment returns or debt capacity under various scenarios.
  • Conduct industry, market, and company research, including analyses of comparable companies and precedent transactions, to inform investment and financing decisions.
  • Lead or contribute to due diligence activities, coordinating and reviewing work performed by external advisors across technical, commercial, environmental, social, legal, tax, and other workstreams.
  • Develop perspectives on key risks, value drivers, expected returns, and debt capacity.
  • Support the end-to-end execution of transactions, from initial screening through closing.
  • Participate in transaction appraisal and prepare investment and credit memoranda, approval materials, and presentations for decision-making committees.
  • Assist in structuring transactions, negotiating commercial terms, and coordinating execution activities with counterparties, advisors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to ongoing asset management activities.
  • Analyze portfolio performance, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and contribute to value creation and risk management initiatives.
  • Assist with portfolio reporting and investment reviews.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of the mining, metals, and critical minerals sectors, including key market, policy, and industry developments.
  • Monitor industry trends, investment activity, and emerging opportunities, and share relevant insights with the broader team.
  • Build relationships with investors, industry participants, advisors, and other stakeholders through market engagement and industry events.
  • Contribute to transaction origination and business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and cultivating industry relationships.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics, engineering, geology, or another relevant discipline.
  • 2-5 years or more of relevant experience in investment banking, project finance, corporate banking, private equity, infrastructure investing, corporate development, consulting, or a related field.
  • Experience evaluating, structuring, or executing financing and investment transactions.
  • Strong financial analysis, valuation, and modelling skills, including the ability to build and analyze detailed cash flow models and investment returns.
  • Solid understanding of financial statements, capital markets, credit analysis, and investment fundamentals.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with sound judgment and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performance environment and demonstrates leadership potential.
  • Inclusive mindset with respect for diverse perspectives and a commitment to working effectively across teams and stakeholders.
  • A master's degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) or a professional designation such as CFA, CBV, or CPA.
  • Experience in mining, metals, critical minerals, and/or related infrastructure sectors.
  • Proficiency in French and/or other languages relevant to Canada's key international trading markets.
  • Able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents).
  • Must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Valuation
  • Modelling
  • Financial statements analysis
  • Capital markets
  • Credit analysis
  • Investment fundamentals
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Analytical thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Judgment
  • Attention to detail
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Presentation skills
  • Relationship-building
  • Negotiation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership potential
  • Inclusive mindset
  • French language proficiency
  • Other language proficiency

Location

  • Ottawa
  • Toronto
  • Montreal

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Permanent

Experience Level

  • Associate
  • Senior Associate
  • 2-5 years or more

Education Level

  • Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics, engineering, geology, or another relevant discipline
  • Master's degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent)
  • Professional designation such as CFA, CBV, or CPA

Salary/Compensations

  • Associate (Underwriter 17): $84,698 - $112,931
  • Senior Associate (Underwriter 18): $96,557 - $128,742

Benefits

  • Performance-based incentive
  • Relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive Benefits package
  • Work-life balance
  • 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation
  • Corporate closure period
  • Summer early Fridays
  • No meeting Fridays
  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • Training programs
  • Workshops
  • Language training
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Mental health support
  • Fitness programs
  • Community engagement opportunities
  • Social responsibility programs

About the Company

  • 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.
  • EDC is one of Canada's leading financial institutions. For more than 80 years, EDC has helped Canadian companies succeed at home and abroad. Today, EDC is AAA-rated, manages a portfolio of more than $130 billion, and serves nearly 24,000 customers across global markets.
  • 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices.
  • 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.
  • We are committed to maintaining confidentiality and ensuring that any accommodations provided are tailored to support your needs.