Our client, a leading financial institution within the capital markets sector, is seeking a Risk Analyst III to join their Financial Risk Management team. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented and analytically strong professional with experience in counterparty credit risk, looking to make a direct impact in a dynamic trading environment.
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This role will contribute significantly to the development and rollout of advanced credit analytics, interfacing closely with the front office, credit management, and various internal stakeholders.
This is a 10-month contract with the strong possibility of conversion or extension. Hybrid in Downtown Toronto.
Advantages
-Hybrid schedule: 2 in-office days (Mondays & Thursdays)
-High exposure to capital markets operations and regulatory frameworks
-Opportunity for extension and full-time conversion based on performance
-Work closely with cross-functional teams including Trading, Finance, Technology, and Credit Management
-Gain deep insights into regulatory frameworks such as Basel III and FINRA 4210
Responsibilities
-Analyze and report on daily counterparty credit risk exposures, including potential future exposure and capital measures
-Support front office and credit management teams with risk analytics for new and existing products
-Monitor and assess Counterparty Credit Wrong Way Risk in accordance with internal policies
-Investigate anomalies and provide detailed ad-hoc risk reporting and data mining
-Provide subject matter expertise to support strategic firm-wide initiatives
-Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory guidelines and their application to risk reporting
-Collaborate with Technology on model implementation and system enhancements
-Highlight key risks and contribute commentary to stress test results
-Continuously enhance risk analytics methodologies and contribute to risk policy development
Qualifications
Must Have:
-3–6 years of experience in capital markets, focusing on counterparty credit risk
-Strong understanding of Basel III, FINRA 4210, and related regulatory frameworks
-Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, or a quantitative discipline
-Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and risk analysis tools
-Proven ability to prioritize tasks and deliver results in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Nice to Have:
-CFA or FRM designation (in progress or completed)
-Master’s degree in finance, risk, or a related quantitative field
-Knowledge of automation or data processing tools to enhance reporting workflows
Summary
This Risk Analyst III role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a risk professional eager to work on meaningful projects within the capital markets division of one of Canada’s top banks. With the potential for long-term engagement and career advancement, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-performance, collaborative environment and brings both technical expertise and business acumen to the table.
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.
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Our client, a leading financial institution within the capital markets sector, is seeking a Risk Analyst III to join their Financial Risk Management team. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented and analytically strong professional with experience in counterparty credit risk, looking to make a direct impact in a dynamic trading environment.
This role will contribute significantly to the development and rollout of advanced credit analytics, interfacing closely with the front office, credit management, and various internal stakeholders.
This is a 10-month contract with the strong possibility of conversion or extension. Hybrid in Downtown Toronto.
Advantages
-Hybrid schedule: 2 in-office days (Mondays & Thursdays)
-High exposure to capital markets operations and regulatory frameworks
-Opportunity for extension and full-time conversion based on performance
-Work closely with cross-functional teams including Trading, Finance, Technology, and Credit Management
-Gain deep insights into regulatory frameworks such as Basel III and FINRA 4210
Responsibilities
-Analyze and report on daily counterparty credit risk exposures, including potential future exposure and capital measures
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-Support front office and credit management teams with risk analytics for new and existing products
-Monitor and assess Counterparty Credit Wrong Way Risk in accordance with internal policies
-Investigate anomalies and provide detailed ad-hoc risk reporting and data mining
-Provide subject matter expertise to support strategic firm-wide initiatives
-Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory guidelines and their application to risk reporting
-Collaborate with Technology on model implementation and system enhancements
-Highlight key risks and contribute commentary to stress test results
-Continuously enhance risk analytics methodologies and contribute to risk policy development
Qualifications
Must Have:
-3–6 years of experience in capital markets, focusing on counterparty credit risk
-Strong understanding of Basel III, FINRA 4210, and related regulatory frameworks
-Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, or a quantitative discipline
-Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and risk analysis tools
-Proven ability to prioritize tasks and deliver results in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Nice to Have:
-CFA or FRM designation (in progress or completed)
-Master’s degree in finance, risk, or a related quantitative field
-Knowledge of automation or data processing tools to enhance reporting workflows
Summary
This Risk Analyst III role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a risk professional eager to work on meaningful projects within the capital markets division of one of Canada’s top banks. With the potential for long-term engagement and career advancement, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-performance, collaborative environment and brings both technical expertise and business acumen to the table.
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.
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