Our client, one of Canada’s leading financial institutions, is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Analyst II to join their Collateral Risk Management team. In this role, you will focus on the effective and efficient mitigation of counterparty credit risk by supporting the end-to-end collateral lifecycle. This includes margin analysis, dispute investigation, risk monitoring, and regulatory reporting within a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
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Working closely with a collaborative team of six, you will act as a vital bridge across internal and external stakeholders—partnering regularly with Credit Risk, Front Office, Middle Office, Legal, Settlements, and Corporate Treasury.
Advantages
•Premier Financial Institution: Gain valuable experience working within a major, top-tier Canadian bank.
•Long-Term Potential: Initial contract runs through March 2027, with strong possibilities for both contract extension and full-time conversion.
•Structured Onboarding: Benefit from a dedicated 2–4 week training period alongside ongoing coaching and mentorship from a tight-knit team.
•Prime Downtown Location: Hybrid work model (4 days onsite) located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District with easy transit access.
•Streamlined Hiring Process: Fast-tracked recruitment featuring a single-round virtual interview.
•Predictable Schedule: Standard Monday–Friday core business hours with no rotational shifts or travel required.
Responsibilities
•Monitor and analyze collateral exposures across over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and secured financing portfolios.
•Investigate valuation discrepancies and margin disputes for both variation margin and initial margin.
•Track and manage margin disputes through to timely resolution, ensuring thorough documentation and a clear audit trail.
•Prepare daily, monthly, and ad-hoc reports, including exposure dashboards, policy monitoring, and dispute summaries.
•Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders (Front Office, Credit Risk, Legal, Operations) as well as external counterparties.
•Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve operational bottlenecks and drive process enhancements that improve automation, accuracy, and control effectiveness.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
•Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
•2–4 years of overall relevant experience, including 1–3 years specifically within capital markets, collateral management, or risk (experience within a large financial institution is strongly preferred).
Required Skills:
•Solid understanding of financial markets, OTC derivatives, repo/securities financing products, and collateral management concepts.
•Familiarity with margining concepts, valuation drivers, margin methodologies, and counterparty credit risk frameworks.
•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with proven experience analyzing and manipulating large datasets.
•Strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills paired with high attention to detail and a quality-control mindset.
•Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying clear, concise conclusions to cross-functional stakeholders.
•Proactive, self-starter attitude with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications (Assets):
•Experience with Python or other coding/scripting languages.
•Familiarity with the Standard Initial Margin Model (SIMM) framework, Initial Margin, or regulatory margin requirements.
•Holding or actively pursuing a CFA, FRM, or similar professional finance/risk designation (no certifications are strictly mandatory).
Summary
This Risk Analyst II contract is an ideal opportunity for an analytical capital markets or risk professional looking to make an immediate impact at a leading financial institution. If you thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment and possess strong expertise in derivatives, margining, and data analysis, we encourage you to apply.
Risk Analyst II – Collateral Risk Management (Contract)Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 4 days/week onsite at Downtown Toronto Core) Contract Duration: November 30, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (with strong potential for extension and/or permanent conversion)
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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Our client, one of Canada’s leading financial institutions, is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Analyst II to join their Collateral Risk Management team. In this role, you will focus on the effective and efficient mitigation of counterparty credit risk by supporting the end-to-end collateral lifecycle. This includes margin analysis, dispute investigation, risk monitoring, and regulatory reporting within a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
Working closely with a collaborative team of six, you will act as a vital bridge across internal and external stakeholders—partnering regularly with Credit Risk, Front Office, Middle Office, Legal, Settlements, and Corporate Treasury.
Advantages
•Premier Financial Institution: Gain valuable experience working within a major, top-tier Canadian bank.
•Long-Term Potential: Initial contract runs through March 2027, with strong possibilities for both contract extension and full-time conversion.
•Structured Onboarding: Benefit from a dedicated 2–4 week training period alongside ongoing coaching and mentorship from a tight-knit team.
•Prime Downtown Location: Hybrid work model (4 days onsite) located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District with easy transit access.
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•Streamlined Hiring Process: Fast-tracked recruitment featuring a single-round virtual interview.
•Predictable Schedule: Standard Monday–Friday core business hours with no rotational shifts or travel required.
Responsibilities
•Monitor and analyze collateral exposures across over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and secured financing portfolios.
•Investigate valuation discrepancies and margin disputes for both variation margin and initial margin.
•Track and manage margin disputes through to timely resolution, ensuring thorough documentation and a clear audit trail.
•Prepare daily, monthly, and ad-hoc reports, including exposure dashboards, policy monitoring, and dispute summaries.
•Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders (Front Office, Credit Risk, Legal, Operations) as well as external counterparties.
•Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve operational bottlenecks and drive process enhancements that improve automation, accuracy, and control effectiveness.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
•Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
•2–4 years of overall relevant experience, including 1–3 years specifically within capital markets, collateral management, or risk (experience within a large financial institution is strongly preferred).
Required Skills:
•Solid understanding of financial markets, OTC derivatives, repo/securities financing products, and collateral management concepts.
•Familiarity with margining concepts, valuation drivers, margin methodologies, and counterparty credit risk frameworks.
•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with proven experience analyzing and manipulating large datasets.
•Strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills paired with high attention to detail and a quality-control mindset.
•Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying clear, concise conclusions to cross-functional stakeholders.
•Proactive, self-starter attitude with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications (Assets):
•Experience with Python or other coding/scripting languages.
•Familiarity with the Standard Initial Margin Model (SIMM) framework, Initial Margin, or regulatory margin requirements.
•Holding or actively pursuing a CFA, FRM, or similar professional finance/risk designation (no certifications are strictly mandatory).
Summary
This Risk Analyst II contract is an ideal opportunity for an analytical capital markets or risk professional looking to make an immediate impact at a leading financial institution. If you thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment and possess strong expertise in derivatives, margining, and data analysis, we encourage you to apply.
Risk Analyst II – Collateral Risk Management (Contract)Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 4 days/week onsite at Downtown Toronto Core) Contract Duration: November 30, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (with strong potential for extension and/or permanent conversion)
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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