Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a Risk Analyst II to join their Financial Risk Management team. This role focuses on mitigating counterparty credit risk through effective collateral management. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in over-the-counter (OTC) derivative exposure, trade investigations, and risk analysis. Working in a hybrid model (2 days onsite in Downtown, Toronto), the successful candidate will engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
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Advantages
-Long-term contract opportunity with a well-established financial institution (until January 2026).
-Exposure to high-profile risk management activities, including potential interaction with the XVA desk.
-Hands-on experience with trade investigation and collateral risk management.
-Collaborative work environment with a team of 8-9 professionals.
-Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Responsibilities
-Monitor client portfolios daily, issuing and receiving collateral calls to mitigate counterparty credit risk.
-Manage bilateral and centrally cleared OTC derivative exposure while investigating and documenting margin disputes.
-Ensure accurate margin ticket entry into the collateral system.
-Collaborate with internal teams such as credit, middle office, legal, front office, settlements, and corporate treasury.
-Resolve and escalate collateral-related issues efficiently.
-Support internal stakeholders (Technology, Settlements, Credit) and external vendors in managing process gaps and implementing improvements.
-Proactively contribute to risk mitigation strategies and process enhancements.
Qualifications
MUST HAVE:
-Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, or another quantitative discipline.
-2 to 3 years of experience in capital markets or collateral management, with a strong focus on OTC exposure and trade investigations.
-Minimum of 2 years in a Risk Analyst role.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
-Demonstrated leadership and initiative-taking skills.
Nice to have:
-CFA or FRM certification.
-Python or coding experience.
Summary
This Risk Analyst II position offers a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in mitigating counterparty credit risk within a high-performing financial institution. The selected candidate will engage in daily risk assessment, portfolio monitoring, and process improvement initiatives while collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in financial risk management, we encourage you to apply today.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a Risk Analyst II to join their Financial Risk Management team. This role focuses on mitigating counterparty credit risk through effective collateral management. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in over-the-counter (OTC) derivative exposure, trade investigations, and risk analysis. Working in a hybrid model (2 days onsite in Downtown, Toronto), the successful candidate will engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Advantages
-Long-term contract opportunity with a well-established financial institution (until January 2026).
-Exposure to high-profile risk management activities, including potential interaction with the XVA desk.
-Hands-on experience with trade investigation and collateral risk management.
-Collaborative work environment with a team of 8-9 professionals.
-Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Responsibilities
-Monitor client portfolios daily, issuing and receiving collateral calls to mitigate counterparty credit risk.
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-Manage bilateral and centrally cleared OTC derivative exposure while investigating and documenting margin disputes.
-Ensure accurate margin ticket entry into the collateral system.
-Collaborate with internal teams such as credit, middle office, legal, front office, settlements, and corporate treasury.
-Resolve and escalate collateral-related issues efficiently.
-Support internal stakeholders (Technology, Settlements, Credit) and external vendors in managing process gaps and implementing improvements.
-Proactively contribute to risk mitigation strategies and process enhancements.
Qualifications
MUST HAVE:
-Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, or another quantitative discipline.
-2 to 3 years of experience in capital markets or collateral management, with a strong focus on OTC exposure and trade investigations.
-Minimum of 2 years in a Risk Analyst role.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
-Demonstrated leadership and initiative-taking skills.
Nice to have:
-CFA or FRM certification.
-Python or coding experience.
Summary
This Risk Analyst II position offers a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in mitigating counterparty credit risk within a high-performing financial institution. The selected candidate will engage in daily risk assessment, portfolio monitoring, and process improvement initiatives while collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in financial risk management, we encourage you to apply today.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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