JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to join the Capital Markets Risk Management (CMRM) team at a top Canadian bank. This role is focused on credit policy reporting, risk monitoring, and compliance oversight. The Senior Analyst will support credit and market risk functions across trading and non-trading businesses, ensuring policy adherence and transparency while enabling effective decision-making in a fast-paced financial environment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong knowledge of financial products and counterparty credit risk.
• Experience with complex systems, impact assessments, testing, and process documentation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and efficiency.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with proven follow-up and prioritization ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to influence stakeholders.

NICE-TO-HAVE EXPERIENCE:

• Previous Risk Management role in banking or capital markets.
• Professional certifications such as CFA or FRM.
• Technical proficiency in Excel, SQL, VBA, Python or other analytical tools.
• Experience in leadership, mentoring, or coaching team members.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Counterparty Credit Risk Analysis
• Risk Reporting & Compliance Monitoring
• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Financial Product Knowledge
• Audit & Control Documentation
• Complex System Testing & Impact Assessment
• Process Improvement & Efficiency Projects
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Leadership and mentoring within risk teams
• Ad-hoc analysis and reconciliations
• Experience in capital markets, trading, and credit policy environments

• Generate accurate and complete processes to measure and report risk exposures.
• Monitor and analyze portfolios to ensure compliance with established risk policies and limits.
• Provide reporting, analysis, and escalation of risk violations and production issues.
• Document and explain all late or missing reports, ensuring transparency in reporting processes.
• Execute infrastructure changes related to new or revised credit policies.
• Ensure internal control processes are adequately documented and meet governance standards.
• Manage operational risks through cross-training, documentation, and audits.
• Liaise with front office traders, CRM, GCC, audit, technology teams, and stakeholders.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis of exposures, metrics, and transactions as required.
• Reconcile monthly risk data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide leadership and mentorship within the Credit Policy Reporting team, fostering professional growth.