Risk Analyst
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Job type
- Contract
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- Experience
- 1-3 years of experience in capital markets, collateral management, or risk
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for a Risk Analyst II
MUST-HAVE Hard Skills:
- 1-3 years of experience in capital markets, collateral management, or risk
- Strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives, or securities financing products
- Familiarity with margining concepts, valuation drivers, and counterparty credit risk
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to engage effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and provide clear, concise conclusions
- Proficiency in Excel
- Experience working with large datasets and performing data analysis
SOFT SKILLS:
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and quality control mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proactive, self-starter with strong problem-solving and ownership mindset
NICE-TO-HAVE
1.) ; experience with Python or other coding languages is considered an asset
2.) Familiarity with SIMM framework, Initial Margin, or regulatory margin requirements is considered an asset
3.) CFA, FRM, or progress toward a professional risk/finance designation is an asset
TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
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Responsibilities
Investigate risk-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and provide clear, concise conclusions. Analyze large datasets and communicate findings effectively to cross-functional stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires 1–3 years of experience in capital markets, collateral management, or risk, along with knowledge of financial markets, derivatives or securities financing, margining, valuation, and counterparty credit risk. Candidates should be proficient in Excel, able to analyze large datasets, communicate effectively, manage competing priorities, and demonstrate strong analytical skills and ownership; Python, SIMM or regulatory margin knowledge, and a CFA, FRM, or related designation are assets.
Skills
- Capital Markets
- Collateral Management
- Risk Analysis
- Financial Markets
- Derivatives
- Securities Financing Products
- Margining
- Valuation
- Counterparty Credit Risk
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Root Cause Analysis
- Excel
- Data Analysis
- Python
- SIMM Framework
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Capital Markets
- Collateral Management
- Risk Analysis
- Financial Markets
- Derivatives
- Securities Financing
- Margining
- Valuation Drivers
- Counterparty Credit Risk
- Excel
- Large Datasets
- Data Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Python
- SIMM Framework
- Initial Margin
- Regulatory Margin Requirements
- CFA
- FRM
- Cross-Functional Stakeholders
- Quality Control
- Problem-Solving