Senior Manager / Principal, Critical Mineral InvestmentsApplicational deadlineOctober 16, 2026Join EDC's Canada Critical Mineral Accelerator Team!At Export Development Canada (EDC), we provide the financial tools and expertise to make Canada and the world better through trade. The Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator (CCMA) is a 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. CCMA is delivered by EDC, 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. The CCMA team draws on EDC's deep expertise in project finance and investment transactions. EDC's Mining and Metals team has supported the sector for more than 30 years, executing over 50 mining transactions representing more than US$7.5 billion in financing globally. In addition, EDC's Investment team manages $3.5 billion in committed and invested capital across private equity, venture capital, and fund investments, directly supporting more than 200 Canadian exporters and investing in over 100 Canadian private equity and venture capital funds.Position:Senior Manager / Principal, Critical Mineral InvestmentsEmployment Type:PermanentCompensation Details:Senior Manager (Underwriter 21): Offered salaries are based on qualifications and experience, and typically range from $180,000 - $225,000, plus a performance-based incentivePrincipal (Underwriter 22): Offered salaries are based on qualifications and experience, and typically range from $190,000 to $260,000 plus a performance-based incentiveLocation:Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, with a current requirement of three days in-office days per week (subject to change)This role can be performed from EDC's headquarters in Ottawa or from our Community Hubs in Toronto or MontrealRelocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteriaInternal Employees, please consult the Service Now article entitled Internal movements - what you need to know.Why Join EDC?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 FridaysProfessional Development: Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language trainingInclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeedWellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs to keep you healthy and happyCommunity Engagement:



Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programsAbout the Role:Reporting to the Director, CCMA and supporting EDC's executive leadership team, the Senior Manager / Principal, Critical Mineral Investments will play a key role in originating, structuring, and executing strategically important investments across Canada's critical minerals value chain. The successful candidate will lead complex transactions from initial opportunity assessment through due diligence and execution, deploying a range of capital solutions, including equity, debt, hybrid instruments, structured-finance solutions, offtake agreements, and price-stabilization mechanisms. Operating at the intersection of investment, project finance, capital markets, and public policy, the successful candidate will work closely with project sponsors, investors, financial institutions, governments, and industry participants to mobilize private and institutional capital alongside CCMA funding. The successful candidate will contribute to projects spanning mining, processing, refining, recycling, and enabling infrastructure, helping to advance Canada's critical minerals capacity and strengthen the resilience of domestic and allied supply chains.Key ResponsibilitiesTransaction Origination, Structuring and ExecutionLead complex mining, metals, critical minerals, and related infrastructure transactions from origination through structuring, due diligence, negotiation, approval, documentation, and financial closeIdentify and originate investment opportunities that advance the CCMA's strategic objectives and develop a strong pipeline of prospective transactions, in alignment with government stakeholdersStructure tailored financing solutions across the capital structure, including equity, debt, hybrid instruments, structured finance, offtake agreements, and price-stabilization mechanisms, that are designed to mobilize capital from project developers, private and institutional investors, financial sponsors, and project finance lendersAssess project economics, financing requirements, capital structures, investment returns, risk allocation, and key transaction considerationsLead financial analysis, valuation, scenario analysis, and project cash flow modelling to support investment and credit decisionsPrepare and present investment and credit recommendations to senior management and relevant decision-making committeesStakeholder ManagementBuild and maintain relationships with project sponsors, investors, financial institutions, government stakeholders, industry participants, and other strategic partnersLead multidisciplinary transaction teams, coordinating internal specialists and external advisors throughout due diligence, negotiation, documentation, and closingNegotiate financing, investment, shareholder, intercreditor, offtake,



and other transaction agreementsLead syndication initiatives to bring strategic risk-sharing participation into projects supported by CCMACollaborate closely with government stakeholders as well as EDC's internal legal, risk, economics, environmental and social, and portfolio management teams to advance transactions effectivelyPortfolio Management and Risk OversightOversee assigned investments and financing exposures following financial close, maintaining an informed view of financial and operational performanceMonitor project developments, compliance requirements, emerging risks, and other factors that may affect investment performance and complete periodic investment or credit reviewsLead amendments, waivers, restructurings, follow-on investments, and other material portfolio decisions as requiredProvide senior management with clear recommendations regarding portfolio performance, key risks, mitigation strategies, and potential courses of actionSector Expertise and Strategic AdviceMonitor commodity markets, financing conditions, policy developments, and broader trends affecting critical minerals, mining, metals, and related infrastructureAdvise senior leaders on transaction strategy, market practices, sector developments, financing alternatives, and emerging opportunitiesContribute to the continued evolution of the CCMA's investment approach and EDC's capabilities in supporting strategically significant critical minerals projectsDistill complex financial, commercial, technical, and policy considerations into clear investment theses, transaction strategies, and executive-level recommendationsCoach and mentor colleagues involved in transaction analysis, structuring, and execution, contributing to the continued development of the broader teamWhat We Are Looking ForTechnical Skills and Experience10+ years of progressive experience in project finance, infrastructure investing, private equity, investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate finance, or a comparable transaction- focused environment, with a minimum of 5 years leading the execution of complex transactionsProven track record leading complex transactions through origination, structuring, due diligence, negotiation, approval, documentation, closing, and subsequent portfolio managementDemonstrated experience originating opportunities, cultivating senior-level relationships, and developing transaction pipelinesExperience structuring and executing transactions across multiple layers of the capital structure, including equity, debt, hybrid instruments, and structured-finance solutionsRelevant experience in mining and metals, critical minerals, natural resources, infrastructure, or an adjacent capital-intensive sectorStrong understanding of transaction structuring, valuation, financial modelling, project cash flow analysis, investment returns, and risk allocationDemonstrated ability to assess project economics, financing requirements, capital structures, commercial risks, and key investment considerationsStrong negotiation skills and experience working through complex financing, investment, shareholder, intercreditor, offtake, and related commercial arrangementsExperience working with multidisciplinary deal teams and coordinating internal specialists, external advisors, counterparties, and other stakeholdersExperience with an infrastructure investor, pension fund, private equity fund, development finance institution, investment

📌 Senior Manager / Principal, Critical Mineral Investments - 371 En (Quebec City)
🏢 Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada
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