CDEV advances economic prosperity for Canada by delivering financial and commercial expertise to the Government of Canada. A self-sustaining Crown corporation since 1982, and reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Finance CDEV is the federal government’s trusted advisor and active asset manager of more than $75 billion in strategic assets. Operating at arm’s length and at the speed of business, CDEV is regularly called upon to advise on and execute critical financial transactions, support priority policy objectives and maximize the value of corporate assets in Canada’s best interest. In periods of economic pressure, CDEV brings the agility and rapid responsiveness required for government to act quickly and effectively. Headquartered in Toronto, with an office in Ottawa and governed by an independent board of directors, CDEV has four pillars of expertise: Asset management Financial and commercial advice Monetizations and divestitures Drawing on deep private and public sector experience, CDEV is responsible for the active management of over $75bn of assets and programs through its eight subsidiaries, forming the CDEV Group of Companies. Its high-profile roles in recent years include the purchase and ongoing management of the Trans Mountain pipeline, the establishment of the $15bn Canada Growth Fund, the establishment and management of the $10bn Large Employer Tariff Loan (LETL) facility and $10bn federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program and the $2.1bn financing agreement with Telesat to support Canada’s largest ever space program. Position overviewCDEV is hiring a Senior Associate to join its nimble team of highly experienced professionals. The Senior Associate will report to a Vice President of Commercial Diligence and Strategic Advisory in the Execution and Advisory team. The Senior Associate is expected to work across the Executive team. The selected candidate will be based in either Toronto or Ottawa, currently with a hybrid work option. ResponsibilitiesConduct financial, market, commercial, and valuation analysis to support diligence, advisory mandates, and decision-making Build and review financial models, scenario analyses, and assessments of business performance, risks, and value drivers Support strategic reviews of government-owned assets, Crown corporations, programs, and subsidiaries Develop strategic options, briefing materials, presentations, and reports for senior management, government stakeholders, and other decision-makers Support transaction execution, including acquisitions, divestitures, financings, deal-term evaluation, diligence coordination, and review of third-party materials Conduct industry, market, customer, competitor, economic, regulatory, and policy research, including primary research where required Synthesize complex findings into clear insights, implications, and recommendations Coordinate with internal teams, external advisors, counterparties, legal, financial, policy, and Government of Canada stakeholders to advance workstreams Manage projects and priorities within area of responsibility to ensure timely delivery and well-organized documentation Contribute to process improvements, analytical tools, templates, diligence practices, and team knowledge sharing Provide coaching to Analysts and Interns, as required Education, key skills and attributesUndergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field 4–8 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, private equity, corporate finance, or a related field Strong financial modelling, valuation, analytical, and risk-assessment skills Experience supporting transactions, diligence, or complex advisory work Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Bloomberg; Power BI, VBA, coding, or other digital skills are assets Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights, reports, and presentations for senior audiences Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder-management, and discretion skills Able to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively, and handle sensitive or confidential matters Demonstrates accuracy, diligence, sound judgment, ethical conduct, and a strong team-oriented work ethic Coaching or mentoring experience is an asset CPA, CFA, MBA, bilingualism, or sector knowledge in energy, natural resources, infrastructure, transport, technology, AI, or decarbonization are assets CDEV plays a vital role in managing some of Canada’s most complex and high-profile investments and transactions on behalf of the Government of Canada Joining CDEV means contributing to national economic and strategic outcomes through rigorous financial management, public accountability, and stewardship of billions of dollars in public assets This is an opportunity to shape the next stage of CDEV’s governance and to lead a dynamic, collaborative and dynamic team within a rapidly growing organization at the intersection of finance, public policy, and strategic investment CDEV’s employee value proposition is centered on building, developing and retaining a high-performing and commercially minded team As a result of these efforts, CDEV earned theGreat Place To Work®in 2024 & 2025 We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and we will work with you if you require accessibility accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, provided that you let us know of your needs in advance. 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