Credit risk analyst Jobs in Oakville, ON

Description

Department : Dealer Services Location : Oakville or Toronto would be preferred but open to other candidates based across Canada Type : Permanent Working Conditions : Working from Home, choice to work from office, attendance for Key Moments

The Credit Risk Officer will ensure integrated and continuous risk management, using structured and consistent processes to identify, assess, manage, and control risks and their impact on

activities and results. They will evaluate the sector’s risk profile and confirm adherence to required risk appetite and tolerance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for objectively monitoring Credit Risk portfolios and ensuring application, adherence, and efficacy of the risk management framework. They are

responsible for monitoring emerging risks and ensuring that they are considered in the sector's strategic decisions. The Credit Risk Officer is part of the first line of defense responsible (i.e. first

line of defense 1B) for the oversight of lending strategies decisions, for risk oversight of models and for developing and monitoring key risk indicators with the credit portfolio of IAAF and will be

designated as Business Risk Officer. This role will report to the Senior Director, Risk Management and Compliance of IA Dealer Services -and IA Auto Finance

Main Responsibilities :

Provide the effective challenge of Expected Credit Losses (ECL) Model to ensure adequate provisioning with respect to IFRS9 with the Modeling Director and other functions in IAAF and aligned with the Group Risk Management and Compliance.

Develop, monitor, and update key risk indicators (eg : such as Value at Risk) to measure the risk profile and provide a comprehensive and holistic view of risk across the sector to support

Coordinate the work required by the Group Risk Management and Compliance team, with sales, pricing, modeling, and other functions within the sector, and successfully implement new initiatives developed by the team. Elaborate and produce regular reporting to Group Risk Management and Compliance.

Conducting risk assessments, including financial analysis, industry research, and market trends, to identify emerging risks and opportunities within the credit lifecycle process (eg : Credit underwriting and adjudication) and work with the Modeling Director and teams to implement the appropriate risk mitigation.

Serve in an advisory capacity and, in accordance with the accountability and monitoring protocols agreed upon with Group Risk Management and Compliance for the IAAF Management Team activities.

In their role as Credit Risk Officer and first line of defense 1B, participate in executive committee meetings and sector governance meetings, to obtain and communicate the information required to fulfil their role and responsibilities within the sector.

Ideal Background :

Minimum 10 years of experience in finance including at least 7 years in a credit risk management position.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as finance, accounting, actuarial or any relevant field.

Hold a professional certification such as a CPA, FSA, FICA, FCAS, CFA or FRM

Knowledge and experience with legal procedures and working with credit collection agencies;

Strong understanding of the regulatory environment of the financial services industry in Canada, such as three lines of defenses.

Excellent analytical skills,

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What would be an Asset

An MBA

Advanced level in French both written and spoken would be considered an asset

Knowledge and experience in the automotive industry

Experience and knowledge of the sub-prime industry

Compensation

The typical hiring range for this position is from $110,000 and $140,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on skills, job-related knowledge, experience, and internal equity. All permanent employees of iA are also entitled to an annual bonus.