Risk Underwriter, CIU (level 15 - 18) - 315 EN

Final date to receive applications: 12:00 pm ET on August 10, 2026

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.

Salaries are based on qualifications and experience, and typically range as set out below. EDC also offers a performance-based incentive.

• Underwriter level 15: $65,172 - $86,898
• Underwriter level 16: $74,297 - $99,063
• Underwriter level 17: $84,698 - $112,931
• Underwriter level 18: $96,557 - $128,743

This competition will be used to fill current vacancies from level 16 to 18. It will also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for anticipated vacancies at level 15. Results may be used to staff vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

• Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, with a current requirement of two days per week increasing to three days per week in September 2026 (subject to change).
• This role can be performed from EDC's headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Halifax, or Vancouver
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for permanent roles only.

Internal Employees, please consult the Service Now article entitled Internal movements - what you need to know.

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.

• Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, work-life balance, & the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade
• Work-Life Balance: EDC offers a competitive compensation package & work-life balance. We have hybrid work options, 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Friday's & no meeting Fridays
• Professional Development:
  Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training
• Inclusive Culture:
  Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeed
• Wellness Programs:
  Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs to keep you healthy and happy
• Community Engagement:
  Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs

EDC's Credit Insurance Underwriting (CIU) Team assists Canadian companies go, grow and succeed internationally. Working in close collaboration with both internal and external partners, CIU facilitates international trade by helping our customers protect themselves against the risk of non-payment from foreign companies.

Risk Underwriting is part of the CIU Team and performs credit risk assessments on companies worldwide who enter into supply agreements with our customers. Risk Underwriting also manages the above for our domestic credit insurance partner(s) as their Agent for our joint book of business. Tens of thousands of requests are treated every year, in part manually and a growing proportion with the support of various models, RPAs and digital workers.

• Conducts due diligence and necessary analysis to establish the creditworthiness and risk level of the buyer and/or transactions based on the financial review of the buyer as well as the assessment of other factors such as country economic conditions, payment terms etc.
• Assesses and evaluates requests for new credit.
• Analyses and comments on sector, market and portfolio developments.
• Consistently adheres to acceptable credit standards to ensure appropriate documentation, credit analysis and recommended decisions.
• Prepares credit material and presents recommendations to appropriate…