Senior Innovation Lead - Financial Product Innovation - 986 EN

Application deadline: 12 pm ET on August 14, 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.     

Position: Senior Innovation Lead - Financial Product Innovation

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation Details:

• Fin. Product Innovation 19: Salaries typically range from $112,006 to $149,341 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

Location: 

• Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, with a current requirement of  two in-office 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, Mississauga, Montreal, Brossard, Laval, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, or Vancouver.
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

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About EDC:

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.

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 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.

Team Overview:

The Financial Product & Innovation (FPI) team is focused on holistic product management that aligns financial products to business strategy and strategic shifts; driving innovation to ensure EDC delivers products that are valuable to customers, partners, and EDC; championing the product function and customer-centered product design principles; and providing strategic direction from a product perspective.

To provide relevant, compelling solutions that create impact for Canada’s international trade, FPI’s core Product Suite Management function strategically manages the entire suite of EDC’s financial products and encompasses three (3) key services: Product Strategy Enablement, Product Development, and Product Lifecycle Management. These services require a balance of strategic thinking, understanding the bigger picture, customer needs, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Senior Innovation Lead enables FPI’s mandate by leading complex product strategy, product development, and lifecycle initiatives through the consistent application of product management best practices and a deep understanding of market, customer, and partner needs. This individual brings strong technical expertise in financial products, product design, risk considerations, and product management, and acts as a trusted partner to connect insights, trade-offs, and recommendations for senior decision-making.

What you will be doing: 

Product Lifecycle Management

• Create and/or leverage systems that use internal and external data to monitor, analyze, and evaluate product suite performance, effectiveness, relevance, and strategic alignment with business strategy.
• Lead structured and deep product reviews or assessments by connecting product performance, customer/end-user needs, market trends, competitive landscape, risks, and opportunities into actionable recommendations.
• Identify and assess product enhancements, repositioning, consolidation, transition, and retirement options, including clear analysis of benefits, risks, impacts, dependencies, and trade-offs.

Product Strategy Enablement

• Lead product discovery and innovation ideas, including collection, aggregation, prioritization, hypothesis development, market scanning, and validation of customer, partner, and market needs.
• Define product vision, strategic intent, and product roadmap considerations with business teams, ensuring alignment with EDC priorities, product strategy, and line-of-business portfolios.
• Develop forward-looking analyses, business cases, options, recommendations, and decision materials that support prioritization, investment choices, and strategic direction across products and initiatives.
• Share market trends, insights, and product adoption signals to inform roadmap priorities and help stakeholders understand product strategy impacts.

Product Development

• Lead engagement with SMEs and cross-functional partners to capture requirements, design considerations, product parameters, implementation including both operational/business readiness needs, and scalability implications.
• Design and deliver new or enhanced financial products by evaluating customer needs, user experience, pricing, risk profile, financial impacts, operational fit, and readiness requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor pilot launches, launch readiness, and go-to-market activities, including objectives, activities, success measures, dependencies, and adoption considerations.
• Manage design processes and ensure appropriate consideration of product approvals, risk assessments, and governance expectations.

Risk, Governance & Decision Support

• Embed EDC risk frameworks, policies, guidelines, and governance expectations into product design, development, monitoring, and lifecycle decisions.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints, ensuring appropriate escalation, mitigation strategies, and recovery plans where risks or issues may affect delivery or decision-making.
• Govern product-focused tools, frameworks, methodologies, and artifacts in alignment with corporate standards, while maintaining quality, consistency, traceability, and audit defensibility.
• Support LOBs through product deficiencies, escalations, and decision materials by bringing objective market, customer, product, and risk insights.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Customer Focus

• Frame and lead discussions with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, tailoring analyses, recommendations, and decision narratives to the audience.
• Develop and maintain relationships across EDC and with external stakeholders, including business community partners, financial institutions, private-sector organizations, not-for-profits, and government departments, to stay informed on market developments to support product ideas and recommendations.
• Consistently represent the voice of the customer in product discussions and ensure decisions are informed by customer needs, market feedback, product data, and objective analysis.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, remove impediments where possible, and promote shared ownership of product outcomes across business, technology, risk, legal, and partner teams.

Leadership Support

• Help drive the growth of FPI capabilities through coaching, training, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, supporting continuous learning and professional excellence across the team.
• Foster and help create an environment in which team members feel ownership and accountability for delivering strong product outcomes and high-quality decision support.

What we are looking for: 

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or another related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in product management, product development, innovation, solution delivery, or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of financial products, including lending, insurance, guarantees, equity, and international trade.
• Strong financial, analytical, research, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate internal and external insights into options, recommendations, and decision-ready materials.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, facilitation, and influencing across senior and cross-functional audiences.
• Customer-centric mindset focused on financial products that deliver in a cross-functional environment value to customers/end users and solve meaningful needs.

What will make you stand out: 

• Bilingual in both official languages (English and French).
• MBA or other relevant graduate degree; CPA, CFA, or other professional designation.
• Product management certifications such as Certified Product Manager (CPM), Agile Certified Product Manager and Product Owner (ACPMPO); or exposure to product management frameworks, discovery techniques or delivery methodologies.
• Experience in financial services, innovation, public sector, management consulting, fintech, or internationally focused organizations.

Eligibility:

EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date.

This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications by the closing date. Ready to make a difference? This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and leave your mark on our organization, development finance, and the world.

Apply today!

Want to learn more about EDC? Check our website at https://www.edc.ca  

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.

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at EDC; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within EDC.

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