Risk Analyst

Job summary

Investigate risk-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and provide clear, concise conclusions. Analyze large datasets and communicate findings effectively to cross-functional stakeholders.

Job details

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.

What you’ll do

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.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• 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

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics

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