Director Investment Risk

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Headquartered in Toronto, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is responsible for investing in new infrastructure projects. The CIB’s mission is to work with provincial, territorial, municipal, federal, Indigenous and private sector investor partners to transform the way infrastructure is planned, financed and delivered in Canada.

Reporting to the Head, Investment Risk and Fiscal Impact, the Director, Investment Risk, will focus on infrastructure and corporate/hybrid project finance investment risk assessment, including revenue risk, availability-based infrastructure financing models and corporate-style financing supporting discrete infrastructure projects. The Director, Investment Risk, is responsible for reviewing transaction documentation and financial models, ensuring robust risk assessments across infrastructure and corporate/hybrid project finance.

The Director, Investment Risk, requires a strategic mindset and the ability to influence investment decisions at every stage, from intake to financial close and ongoing monitoring. Your oversight will help to shape and evaluate the risk profile of major infrastructure investments, while your cross-functional collaboration will ensure alignment across the organization. By staying ahead of industry trends and communicating complex risk insights with clarity, you will serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader.

Your responsibilities:

• Review internal and external transaction documentation and financial models to perform risk assessments on individual investments
• Perform and/or review independent scenario and sensitivity analysis, including PPP and infrastructure transactions subject to revenue risk
• Provide recommendations on risk mitigation strategies, demonstrating accountability and the ability to make informed, high-impact decisions in the assessment of a diverse range of infrastructure investments, including traditional debt, project equity, and equity-like projects
• Supervise and mentor Associates, Investment Risk, including providing ongoing training, performance feedback and fostering a positive, supportive work environment
• Review accuracy and completeness of annual reviews and their related internal risk rating and valuation appropriateness
• Report on credit and market-related information to the Head, Investment Risk and Fiscal Impact, on a regular basis with respect to the investments portfolio and any market or sector developments impacting the portfolio
• Maintain deep knowledge of industry dynamics, trends and global infrastructure financing models. Staying ahead of market developments and sharing insights positions the Director, Investment Risk, as a thought leader within the organization
• Liaise with the investments team and other areas of the CIB including asset management, finance and accounting, as required, with respect to the investment portfolio from the risk perspective

Your ideal profile:

• Degree in finance, accounting, economics or equivalent experience; CFA, MBA, highly desirable
• Minimum 7–10 years of credit analysis experience, ideally at a bank, regulated institution or MDB/IFIs
• Demonstrated leadership of working across departments, facilitating communication and collaboration to support organizational goals
• Experience with infrastructure asset class, PPPs, project finance, preferably in any of the CIB’s priority sectors
• Expertise in lending, investments and risk assessment demonstrating market best practices
• Experience in credit risk rating methodologies, including infrastructure and project finance
• Strong analytical skills and ability to summarize complex structures and related risks in a clear and concise manner
• Strong modelling skills and experience in using Excel, Word, PowerPoint and similar industry software
• Bilingualism English/French is considered a strong asset

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

At the CIB, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know at accessible@cib-bic.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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La Banque de l’infrastructure du Canada (BIC), dont le siège social est à Toronto, a la responsabilité d’investir dans de nouveaux projets d’infrastructures. La mission de la BIC est de travailler avec ses partenaires provinciaux, territoriaux, municipaux, fédéral, autochtones et du secteur privé en matière d’investissement pour transformer la façon dont les infrastructures sont planifiées, financées et réalisées au Canada.

Relevant du/de la chef·fe, Risque d’investissement et incidence fiscale, le/la directeur·rice, Risque d’investissement, sera responsable de l’évaluation du risque