What you will doYou will participate in a variety of projects for clients in the financial services industry, including banks, credit unions, pension funds and the asset management arms of insurance companies. Based on client needs, you will work closely with partners and directors on engagements related to the following areas:
- Capital markets business activities (e.g. sales and trading, origination) as well as banking treasury management (e.g. cash management, liquidity management, hedging).
- Governance and modelling of market / counterparty / liquidity / interest rate risk as well as the related regulatory expectations such as FRTB, IRRBB, SA-CVA & CCR.
- Operations supporting capital markets and investment management activities such as front-to-back process review / optimization and function assessment of technology solutions.
- Investment and portfolio construction activities covering both public markets (fixed income, equity markets) and private markets (infrastructure, real estate, private equity, private debt);
- Investment risk management, governance, and modeling for asset managers (market, credit, counterparty, liquidity, leverage, and concentration risks);
During these engagements, you will be called upon to:
- Plan and oversee project delivery and follow-up activities;
- Take a leadership role in the preparation of deliverables;
- Quickly grasp the concepts and issues at the core of client needs and propose solutions or areas for improvement;
- Interact effectively with other team members and clients (internal and external);
- Ensure that proposed business solutions are aligned with the institution's strategic framework;
- Clearly and concisely communicate analytical findings to various stakeholders.
What you bring to the role- A graduate degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Financial Economics, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in banking or investment management. Consulting experience is an strong asset.
- A professional designation such as CFA or FRM is considered an asset;
- Advanced proficiency in Powerpoint and Excel
- Knowledge of a programming language (e.g., Matlab, Python, VBA, R);
- Knowledge of technology platforms supporting the investment industry (e.g., Numerix, Bloomberg, Eagle, Murex, SimCorp) is considered an asset;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
What you will bring to the team- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to prepare clear and concise presentations and reports;
- Strong sense of initiative, organization, and priority management;
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships;
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities;
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy;
- Proven ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
The key to your success- You are highly motivated and enthusiastic about taking on a variety of challenges and working on strategic, large-scale projects in the financial sector;
- You have a strong ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative concepts to develop value-added recommendations for clients;
- You quickly understand new concepts and ideas;
- You possess strong intellectual curiosity;
- You are a team player who adapts quickly to new challenges and demonstrates a strong sense of initiative and resourcefulness;
- You are rigorous in your approach and consistently strive to deliver high-quality work.
This position requires proficiency in both French and English. The successful candidate may be required to support and collaborate with KPMG Canada colleagues or stakeholders who are English-speaking and located outside of Quebec. This requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in French and English.
