Regional Manager Business Connections (Indo Pacific)-0005B3
Posting Date :
Jun 27, 2025, 4 : 58 : 48 AM
Primary Location : Singapore-Singapore
Job Type : Permanent
Schedule : Full-time
Description
Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada’s export credit agency, offering innovative financial solutions, business connections and knowledge to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their business internationally. We take on risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world.
When you join our team, you’ll be helping Canadian companies bring their vision, passion and innovation to the global marketplace. Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 13,000 Canadian companies and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with the best and brightest in an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success. And you’ll know that you’re making a difference every day—for companies, for Canada and for the people you work with.
Year after year, EDC has been recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer in Canada.
The EDC branch office in Singapore serves as a hub for the Indo Pacific region. The branch allows us to support our Indo Pacific and Canadian customers more effectively as they go, grow and succeed internationally.
Overview
In this role, the Regional Manager will support our Chief Representatives and Global Trade Directors in the development of a trust-based partnering relationship with key accounts across the region. This will lead to a deep understanding of the company’s current business and evolving needs, particularly related to Business Connections opportunities. The role of the Regional Manager is primarily to support the team to meet the needs of these relationships and to liaise with dedicated virtual account teams composed of product, service and knowledge specialists who have shared responsibility for the development and implementation of strategies to expand each relationship.
What you will be doing :
Relationship Management
- Support the team in meeting the needs of the key strategic relationships
- Responsible for coordinating and supporting EDC’s Customer Onboarding process of existing customers as well as new prospect relationships
- Assist in developing Engagement Plans and related strategies to expand account relationships as well as leveraging product, service, connections and knowledge experts
Relationship Development
Responsible for supporting with identifying, researching and screening potential targets for further consideration of developing a strategic relationship for the benefit of the Canadian ecosystem.Support the preparation of materials for engagement initiatives and meetings designed to expand our portfolio of key strategic relationshipsContributes to delivering top tier client coverage, origination, and relationship management.Responsible for supporting with preparation of internal and external communication regarding the relationship, and ad hoc reporting, eg Briefs, as necessaryStrategy and Operations
Build and maintain deep knowledge of clients' business, relevant sectors, and industryMaintain team data sources to be able to conduct ongoing data analyticsResponsible for updating business reports, dashboards, forecasts and contributing to business planning processExecute projects, drive initiatives and tasks related to the fulfillment of client engagement plansEnsures client data and information is accurate in all EDC systems.Work collaboratively with EDC teams for the benefit of delivering value to our strategic relationshipsIdentify and contribute to Continuous Improvement (CIs) initiatives to improve client experience and team efficiencyRequirements
Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance or Commerce or relevant fieldMinimum 5 years - 10 years of international business development experience, including relevant experience in managing international relationshipsAdvanced knowledge of best practices in sales and / or account managementStrong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)Deep industry and research experience with the ability to utilize current network of internal / external stakeholdersAbility to multi-task, prioritize and demonstrate agility in a fast-paced environmentProven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and work with virtual teamsProactive self-starter who will comfortably move forward in an Agile environmentWhat will make you stand out :
Ability to communicate in both official languages (English and French), as well as any other Asian languagesDemonstrates a keen sense of intellectual curiosity to understand businesses as well as an entrepreneurial approach to problem solvingSalary Range
Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from :
Business Development18 : SGD$113,250 - $151,000 plus a performance-based incentive.Location
Please be advised that this position is based at our Singapore branch office located at the Marina Bay Financial Centre, Singapore.Eligibility
EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Singapore at the time of application (Singapore 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.EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity
EDC is committed to employment equity and achieving a diverse workforce. EDC actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you need any special accommodation.
Application deadline : Jul 18, 2025, 11 : 59 : 00 PMEDC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation.Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.