Analyst, Market Risk (Temporary – 24 months)

EXPERIENCE THE EDGE

At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

The Analyst, Market Risk is responsible for assessing and monitoring the portfolio’s market risk by producing and interpreting relevant analytics. He or she provides the portfolio managers with quality information for their decision-making by validating the accuracy of daily calculations and ensuring that market risk measurement reports are produced promptly. In addition, he or she assists the manager in implementing appropriate tools for the team and collaborates on team projects.

As an Analyst, Market Risk , you’ll :

Produce and interpret risk reports intended for all PSP investment groups

Produce and interpret ad hoc analyses for investment groups and management concerning specific investments or during market events

Validate production quality, ensuring that reports are produced promptly and without error

Provide technical expertise in quantitative research and analysis to the different business units related to risk modeling

Ensure that the methodologies chosen for risk analysis models and tools conform to the industry’s best practices

Participate in implementing risk measurement systems by validating the methodologies to be used and proposing relevant solutions

Develop tools to meet the needs of the investment teams and management to support their activities

Develop alternative risk measurements to provide different perspectives on risk

Maintain knowledge up to date and keeps abreast of trends in the financial markets

Ensure that risk measurement procedure and methodology documentation is up to date

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Master’s degree in financial engineering or a related field

Professional designation (PRM, FRM, CFA), an asset

A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience

Experience in a financial environment

Bilingualism : English and French

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team spirit

High proficiency in the use of data query tools such as SQL

Programming skills (primarily MATLAB)

Knowledge of market risk measurement systems

Independence

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package

• designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to :

Investment in career development

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Competitive pension plans

Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs

Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy : up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers

Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off

A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

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