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 $112006 to $149341 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 EDCs 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 Fridays & 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 Canadas international trade FPIs core Product Suite Management function strategically manages the entire suite of EDCs 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 FPIs 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 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.

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EDCs 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.

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