We're seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to join a premier financial institution's Capital Markets Risk Management team. This is an incredible opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a direct impact within the Counterparty Credit Risk team, which is a critical part of the bank's corporate risk function. You'll be at the heart of the action, f
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ocusing on the analysis, reporting, and monitoring of risk exposures, and ensuring compliance with established policies. This is more than just a reporting role; you'll be instrumental in executing infrastructure changes related to new or revised policies, working in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail and sharp analytical skills will be key.
Advantages
This is a 13-month contract with a high possibility of extension and even conversion to a full-time position for a strong performer. You'll work on both daily operations and project-based assignments, providing a dynamic work experience. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for networking, giving you exposure to a wide range of departments, including global counterparty credit, market risk control, front office traders, and audit teams. You’ll be part of a supportive six-person team and will have the chance to hit the ground running, showcasing your skills and contributing to high-impact projects from day one.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Analyst, you will be accountable for a variety of core tasks. Your responsibilities will include:
• Generating accurate and complete processes to measure and report on risk exposures.
• Ensuring risks are correctly measured, aggregated, and analyzed in accordance with established policies.
• Providing detailed analysis and monitoring of risk exposures, adhering to internal standards for issue escalation.
• Championing projects to improve operational efficiency and implement new or revised policies.
• Liaising with stakeholders across the bank, including front office traders, credit risk management, and technology groups.
• Performing ad-hoc analyses and maintaining a strong understanding of the analytical principles underlying financial derivatives.
• Managing operational risk through effective cross-training, documentation, and audit preparation.
Qualifications
Must Haves
• Three or more years of experience in risk management, compliance, or audit.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of financial products and counterparty credit risk.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A self-starter with a high degree of initiative and a knack for adapting quickly to new challenges.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Nice to Haves
• A CFA or FRM designation.
• Prior experience in the banking sector.
• Technical skills such as Excel, SQL, VBA, or Python.
Summary
If you are a driven and detail-oriented Senior Risk Analyst with a background in risk management, compliance, or audit, this is your chance to join a leading team at a top-tier financial institution. We are looking for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced setting, collaborate effectively with diverse teams, and is ready to take on a role with significant impact and long-term potential. This is a chance to leverage your expertise to ensure the integrity of the bank's global trading activities and contribute to a mission-critical function. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!
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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We're seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to join a premier financial institution's Capital Markets Risk Management team. This is an incredible opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a direct impact within the Counterparty Credit Risk team, which is a critical part of the bank's corporate risk function. You'll be at the heart of the action, focusing on the analysis, reporting, and monitoring of risk exposures, and ensuring compliance with established policies. This is more than just a reporting role; you'll be instrumental in executing infrastructure changes related to new or revised policies, working in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail and sharp analytical skills will be key.
Advantages
This is a 13-month contract with a high possibility of extension and even conversion to a full-time position for a strong performer. You'll work on both daily operations and project-based assignments, providing a dynamic work experience. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for networking, giving you exposure to a wide range of departments, including global counterparty credit, market risk control, front office traders, and audit teams. You’ll be part of a supportive six-person team and will have the chance to hit the ground running, showcasing your skills and contributing to high-impact projects from day one.
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Responsibilities
As a Senior Analyst, you will be accountable for a variety of core tasks. Your responsibilities will include:
• Generating accurate and complete processes to measure and report on risk exposures.
• Ensuring risks are correctly measured, aggregated, and analyzed in accordance with established policies.
• Providing detailed analysis and monitoring of risk exposures, adhering to internal standards for issue escalation.
• Championing projects to improve operational efficiency and implement new or revised policies.
• Liaising with stakeholders across the bank, including front office traders, credit risk management, and technology groups.
• Performing ad-hoc analyses and maintaining a strong understanding of the analytical principles underlying financial derivatives.
• Managing operational risk through effective cross-training, documentation, and audit preparation.
Qualifications
Must Haves
• Three or more years of experience in risk management, compliance, or audit.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of financial products and counterparty credit risk.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A self-starter with a high degree of initiative and a knack for adapting quickly to new challenges.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Nice to Haves
• A CFA or FRM designation.
• Prior experience in the banking sector.
• Technical skills such as Excel, SQL, VBA, or Python.
Summary
If you are a driven and detail-oriented Senior Risk Analyst with a background in risk management, compliance, or audit, this is your chance to join a leading team at a top-tier financial institution. We are looking for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced setting, collaborate effectively with diverse teams, and is ready to take on a role with significant impact and long-term potential. This is a chance to leverage your expertise to ensure the integrity of the bank's global trading activities and contribute to a mission-critical function. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!
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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