Risk Advisor, Financial Crimes

Final date to receive applications:
March 3rd, 2026 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, all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade. #LI-Hybrid

• ESG Risk Management 17:
  Salaries typically range from $84,698 to $112,931 annually, based on qualifications and experience, plus a performance-based incentive.
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  Salaries typically range from $96,557 to $128,743 annually, based on qualifications and experience, plus a performance-based incentive.

• Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, currently requiring employees to work in the office2days per week.(subject to change)
• This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto, Mississauga, Montreal, Brossard, Laval, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, or Vancouver.
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

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.

The Financial Crimes Advisory team is part of a broader Compliance and Ethics group. We are an operational team responsible for reviewing EDC’s exposure to Financial Crimes Risks, including Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Corruption & Bribery, Sanctions and External Fraud within EDC’s relationships and financial transactions. The team leverages both desk top due diligence and direct customer interactions to manage and mitigate FC risks to EDC.

• Apply a risk-based approach for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial crimes risks in business relationships and transactions.
• Follow established policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure consistent and systematic approach to managing financial crimes risks.
• Effectively communicate risk mitigation strategies to business teams and decision-making committees, both verbally and in writing.
• Following a continuous improvement approach, leads the development and implementation of effective due diligence and risk mitigation practices in line with international industry standards.
• Lead initiatives aimed at raising awareness about financial crimes risks, both internally and externally.
• Manage both internal relationships such as Underwriting, Legal, Policy and external relationships such as Canadian exporters and international buyers.

• Conduct research using primary data sources and select information needed for the Financial Crimes analysis within transactions, or at the counter party level.
• Review the risk management system and controls of counter parties and other mitigating factors and assess the Financial Crimes residual risk.
• Lead Financial Crimes risk analysis for business transactions and relationships, presents summarized findings and…