Counterparty Credit Risk Analyst - Capital Markets (Derivatives/Bond)

Job summary

Analyze, monitor, measure, and report counterparty credit risk exposures, investigate and escalate facility-level credit excesses, and track risk violations and reporting issues. Collaborate with trading, credit risk, audit, and technology teams to maintain controls, implement policy and infrastructure changes, and improve operational and reporting processes.

Job details

Are you analytical with experience in risk analysis and financial markets? Apply Now! Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Risk Analyst-Counterparty Credit Risk. The Risk Analyst will support the Credit Exception Management team within the Market Risk and Counterparty Analytics division, focusing on analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on risk exposures related to counterparty credit risk. This position involves collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure accurate measurement and control of risk, compliance with credit limits, and continuous process improvement to support the bank’s risk management objectives. Pay rate range (CAD): $46.47/hr – $55.77/hr Responsibilities Manage Counterparty Credit Risk by investigating and escalating credit excesses at the facility level Generate accurate reports on risk exposures according to reporting guidelines Measure, aggregate, and analyze portfolio risks within approved CAIRO counterparty limits Monitor risk violations and escalate issues in a timely manner Document and track late or missing reports, ensuring compliance with standards Lead projects to enhance operational efficiencies and reporting processes Implement infrastructure changes related to new or revised policies or procedures Maintain internal controls and ensure documentation aligns with governance standards Collaborate closely with front office traders, credit risk teams, audit, and technology groups Conduct ad-hoc analyses of metrics, exposures, and transactions to support decision-making Stay informed on financial derivative risk principles, including modeling and valuation issues Desired Skill-Set Strong knowledge of financial products such as derivatives and bonds Experience with counterparty credit risk and capital markets Proven ability working with complex vendor systems Skills in impact assessments, requirements drafting, and testing Investigative mindset with high attention to detail and analytical skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks Nice to Have Previous experience in risk management roles Working knowledge of SQL, VBA, Python, or AI tools BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled. Privacy Policy

What you’ll do

Analyze, monitor, measure, and report counterparty credit risk exposures, investigate and escalate facility-level credit excesses, and track risk violations and reporting issues. Collaborate with trading, credit risk, audit, and technology teams to maintain controls, implement policy and infrastructure changes, and improve operational and reporting processes.

Requirements

The role seeks experience with counterparty credit risk and capital markets, strong knowledge of derivatives and bonds, and the ability to work with complex vendor systems. Candidates should have analytical and investigative skills, attention to detail, communication and organizational abilities, and experience with impact assessments, requirements drafting, and testing; SQL, VBA, Python, or AI tools are advantageous.

Listed skills

• SQL · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Counterparty Credit Risk
• Capital Markets
• Derivatives
• Bonds
• Risk Analysis
• Credit Limit Monitoring
• Risk Reporting
• Portfolio Risk Analysis
• Impact Assessments
• Requirements Drafting
• Testing
• Vendor Systems
• Investigative Analysis
• Communication
• SQL
• VBA

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics