Lead Credit & Investment Risk Manager - FinDev Canada

Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets?

We are looking for a Lead Credit & Investment Risk Manager.

Welcome to FinDev Canada, Canada's development finance institution! We are looking for talented professionals to join our growing organization. At FinDev Canada, we are guided by our mandate and the opportunity to positively impact climate and nature action, gender equality and market development . We drive sustainable development by working with and through the private sector.

This is your opportunity to join a growing, dynamic team and leave your mark on our organization, on development finance, and on the world at large.

• Location : FinDev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate, Ottawa or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model (home/office).
• Team : Credit Authorization (as part of the Risk Management Group)
• Reports to: Director, Risk Adjudication
• Employment Type : Permanent
• Salary:
  • Credit Adjudication 20 : $127,380 - $191,608 plus performance based incentive

What You'll Be Doing:

• Adjudication & Authorization Support: Lead and oversee the review and assessment of debt and equity transaction proposals at origination, post-origination, and scheduled surveillance activities. Balance credit and investment risks, non-credit risks, policy compliance, and strategic objectives across our priority sectors and geographies, providing expert guidance and recommendations to management.
• Risk Analysis & Surveillance: Lead comprehensive risk assessments and credit surveillance for transactions and portfolio oversight. Ensure precise risk quantification, construct surveillance tools and monitoring reports, setting standards for the team.
• Valuation & Risk Mitigation: Evaluate risk mitigants, structures, collateral, contractual documentation, transaction risk ratings, and valuation of equity investments. Develop a deep understanding of FinDev Canada's product lines, industries, and markets, and mentor team members in these areas.
• Transaction Summaries & Recommendations: Prepare comprehensive transaction authorization summaries and recommendations. Contribute to informed decision-making processes that align with strategic goals and risk management frameworks and policies, influencing high-level decisions.
• Risk Management Support: Share extensive knowledge of risk management and credit structuring with team members and business partners. Provide expert guidance on deal structures, credit risk acceptability, and policy interpretation.
• Decision-Making Support: Make authorization decisions within defined authority parameters. Consider both financial and non-financial transaction risks to support sustainable growth, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and strategic objectives.
• Guideline Development Support: Lead the development and refinement of underwriting guidelines by providing insights and recommendations. Ensure credit practices remain robust and forward-thinking, setting benchmarks for the industry.

What We Are Looking For

• Completed Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial/corporate credit and equity transactions in various industries and geographies.
• Experience with transactions and risks in emerging markets.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and risk mitigation skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including drafting.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Extensive experience reading and interpreting financial statements with strong risk analysis skills.
• MBA, Accounting designation, or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation

Ready to take the next steps? Apply now! Please include your resume, cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Want to learn more about FinDev Canada? Check our website here http://www.findevcanada.ca/

FinDev Canada is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds and with a range of ability, and nurturing a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed and be their truest selves in an inclusive environment. We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.