Risk Analyst II, Randstad

Randstad

Location:
Canada, Toronto

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a Risk Analyst II to join their dynamic Market Risk and Counterparty Analytics team. This is a six-month contract position with the possibility of extension, offering an excellent opportunity to gain experience in counterparty credit risk within a major bank. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid model at the client’s downtown Toronto office, with two in-office days per week. The team fosters an inclusive and welcoming culture, with significant stakeholder interaction across various business units.

Job Responsibility:

Investigate and escalate credit excesses at the facility level to manage counterparty credit risk
Accurately measure, analyze, and report risk exposures, ensuring compliance with established counterparty limits
Monitor and report risk exposure violations, ensuring timely escalation of production issues
Maintain proper documentation for late or missing reports and process metrics
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and business support
Execute infrastructure changes related to new or revised policies and processes
Ensure internal control processes meet governance standards and risk management best practices
Collaborate closely with front office traders, Credit Risk Management (CRM), Global Markets Credit (GMC), audit, and technology teams
Conduct ad-hoc analyses of specific risk metrics, exposures, and transactions as needed
Maintain a solid understanding of financial derivatives and their risk implications

Requirements:

Relevant post-secondary education in Finance, Economics, or a related field
2 to 4 years of experience in risk analysis, counterparty credit risk, or a similar role
Strong investigative and analytical skills
Knowledge of financial products, including derivatives and fixed income instruments
Experience working with risk-related investigations and stakeholder management
Ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Excel, with additional technical skills in SQL, VBA, or Python considered an asset
Postgraduate degrees or certifications such as CFA or MBA are a plus

Nice to have:

Postgraduate degrees or certifications such as CFA or MBA
Proficiency in SQL, VBA, or Python

What we offer:

Opportunity to gain valuable experience in risk analysis at a major financial institution
Inclusive and welcoming team culture
Hybrid work model (two days in-office per week, including a designated anchor day on Thursdays)
Exposure to high-level stakeholder interaction across multiple business functions, including credit risk management, audit, and technology teams
Hands-on experience with counterparty credit risk, credit excess investigations, and financial product assessments

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 28, 2025

Expiration:
May 15, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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