Risk Analyst - Python, Matlab, SQL, Excel

Risk Analyst - Python, Matlab, SQL, Excel

On behalf of our client in the Banking Sector, PROCOM is looking for a Risk Analyst - Python, Matlab, SQL, Excel.

Risk Analyst - Python, Matlab, SQL, Excel – Job Description

The team is responsible for developing, maintaining, documenting and monitoring the performance on an ongoing basis of market risk models across various asset classes (including fixed income, interest rate derivatives, equity, and foreign exchange)

This includes ensuring that the model's underlying methodologies are appropriate and that the models are implemented with integrity so that they accurately measure bank’s market risks

The models will be documented for review and approval by internal validation, and the results presented to senior management at various committees

Develop and maintain models used for the measurement of market risk (VaR, SVaR, Risk Not in VaR, stress)

Work with model users to understand the modeling requirements

Understand the features of the products being modeled

Make recommendations on model methodologies and implementation details

Provide business requirements and user acceptance criteria to IT, and validate implementation using benchmark models which have been developed

Document and work with internal validation to facilitate approval of models

Develop tools to assess and monitor model performance, including assumptions and limitations, on an ongoing basis for reporting to the various model monitoring governance committees

Investigate and remediate modeling issues identified through ongoing monitoring or by internal validation

Recalibrate models on a regular basis

Re-assessment and testing of models, including assumptions and limitations and benchmarking against alternative models, and documentation of the results in models, whitepapers and annual assessments for review by internal validation

Risk Analyst - Python, Matlab, SQL, Excel – Mandatory Skills

Masters in financial engineering, or a degree in another quantitative subject such as physics, statistics, mathematics or mathematical finance and / or a relevant professional qualification, with concentration in quantitative methods and / or finance.

Broad product knowledge across various asset classes and knowledge of regulatory & internal risk management requirements for market risk

Excellent programming skills (e.g., Python, MatLab)

Data management and analysis skills (SQL and Excel required)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Risk Analyst - Python, Matlab, SQL, Excel - Assignment Start Date

ASAP – 6 months to start

Risk Analyst - Python, Matlab, SQL, Excel - Assignment Location

Toronto, ON – Work Hybrid