Chief Representative, Bogotá

**Posting Date**: Sep 8, 2025, 10:49:00 AM

**Primary Location**: Bogotá

**Job Type**: Contract

**Schedule**: Full-time

EDC’s Global Business Development Group -LATAM region is looking for a goal-oriented with a proven track record business development professional who will lead the team's business development efforts in the Andean, Central America and Caribbean region

**To be a successful Chief Representative for EDC one must**:

- Have a passion for EDC's mandate;
- Possess strong relationship building skills and the capability of connecting to the market and key decision makers both private and public sector
- The ability to work independently and as a member of a broader virtual team;
- The capacity to work a variety of hours due to networking events, social engagements, business meetings and travel in varying time zones;
- The ability to generate new financing and insurance business including call planning, prospecting and selling to originate transactions;
- Pro-actively manage accounts of key buyers, borrowers and market intermediaries, and contributing to the systematic management of EDC's Canadian accounts active or interested in the market;
- The ability to originate deals, screen potential clients and facilitate transactions;
- Lead the planning and development of an overall operational plan for the region as well as sector-specific business development plans;
- Provide corporate representation at public events across the region as well as during outreach activities in Canada;
- Provide market intelligence;
- Possess strong leadership skills in order to lead, coach and mentor team staff

**Skills & Knowledge**
- Solid knowledge of international capital markets, banking environment and global business environment;
- A thorough understanding of financial requirements throughout the life cycle of capital projects and related financing techniques;
- Solid knowledge of the Canadian export and investment opportunities in the region;
- A proven track record of developing strategic relationships
- Demonstrated ability to identify and deliver on new business opportunities;
- Solid influencing, negotiating, relationship management and highly effective presentation skills;
- Ability to work effectively with relevant EDC teams and exhibit appropriate leadership and teamwork skills;
- Ability to identify key account targets and develop and implement account strategies to meet objectives( B2B and financing targets, among others)
- Ability to work autonomously with strong initiative;
- Must be results-oriented
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Screening Criteria**
- University degree in business, international affairs or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Minimum of 10 years of international affairs experience, with a strong background in business development.
- Experience in financial services industry, either in origination, selling or underwriting
- Knowledge of the LATAM region; previous experience and or familiarity with the Andean, Central American and Caribbean markets
- Willingness to relocate for a foreign assignment in due course for at least three (3) years
- Bilingual in English and French

**Assets**
- Experience with a broad range of EDC products and a good understanding of EDC's mandate and business principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish

**Other Criteria**
- Top Secret Security Clearance (all applicants must have Top Secret Clearance or be willing to commence the screening process)

**Salary Range**

Manager Business Development 20: Salaries typically range from 127,380-$169,838 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

**How to apply**

**Application deadline** : Sep 26, 2025, 10:59:00 PM