Capital Market Risk Analyst

Risk Analyst

On behalf of our client in the Banking Sector, PROCOM is looking for a Risk Analyst.

Risk Analyst – Job Description

• Monitoring the risk management and profit and loss exposures for North American fixed income and derivatives markets

• The main function of a Risk Analyst is to analyze and manage risk management issues by identifying, measuring, and making decisions on operational or enterprise risks for an organization.

• A typical Risk Analyst utilizes knowledge of tax and insurance strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate

• Interprets organizations assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives

• Analyze organizations financial status and develop financial plans based on analysis of data. Recommend, develop, and implement risk management programs to reduce losses and insurance costs.

• Research accidents or losses involving company personnel or products

• Maintain input or data quality of risk management systems

• Identify key risks and mitigating factors of potential investments such as asset types and values, legal and ownership structures, professional reputations, customer bases, or industry segments

• Produce reports or presentations that outline findings, explain risk positions, or recommend changes

Risk Analyst – Mandatory Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking. • Expert ability to work independently and manage one's time

• Working knowledge of economic and accounting principles, the financial markets, and reporting of financial data

• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related financial software

• Bachelor's degree in math or related financial discipline required

• 0-2 years of relevant work experience required

• Knowledge of financial instruments (fixed income and derivatives)

• Market risk metrics regulations and market risk metrics, gained through academic study, or practical experience 1-2 years (knowledge-based is okay too)

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to facilitate working with colleagues at all levels of the Organization

• Proficient with MS applications

• Excel (intermediate - pivot tables, v-lookup, common functions)

• Passion in capital markets and financial securities

Risk Analyst - Nice to Have Skills

• An advanced degree in mathematics or financial discipline is preferred

• 1+ years of experience with Market Risk Measurement

• CFA, FRM

• VBA or Python knowledge

• Good understanding of risk management, governance and controls practices

Risk Analyst - Assignment Start Date

ASAP – 8 months to start

Risk Analyst - Assignment Location

Toronto, ON – Work Hybrid