Senior Analyst

Banque Nationale du Canada$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in financial engineering, finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or data science.
  • 2-3 years in risk management, with a preference for Canadian reporting experience.
  • Experience in managing and interpreting large data sets with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure with critical thinking and learning skills related to IFRS-9 regulations.
  • Proficient in SAS/SQL, Microsoft Excel, VBA, and Python.
  • Progress towards CFA, FRM, or SAS certification is expected; knowledge of AI/machine learning is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain IFRS-9 expected credit loss reporting processes.
  • Validate process inputs and outputs for quality control and documentation.
  • Conduct risk analytics and assess IFRS-9 results for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assess the impact of changes in parameters and economic scenarios on models.
  • Develop, monitor, and enhance IFRS-9 and stress testing models.
  • Automate and optimize reporting processes, utilizing AI tools.
  • Contribute to strategic risk initiatives and make recommendations to minimize risk.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness program with multiple options.
  • Group insurance coverage.
  • Generous pension plan for long-term security.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program for support.
  • Preferential banking services for employees.
  • Involvement opportunities in community initiatives.
  • Access to telemedicine and a virtual sleep clinic.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Analyst in the Credit Risk Analytics team at National Bank, you'll be responsible for the IFRS-9 reporting and analytics, and model performance monitoring. This job allows you to have a positive impact on our organization thanks to your knowledge of IFRS-9 and regulatory requirements, experience in credit risk modelling, and ability to transform complex data into useful insights for decision-making.

Your role
• Operate and maintain IFRS-9 expected credit loss reporting processes to produce timely, accurate, and well-controlled results.
• Validate process inputs and outputs, ensuring quality control, governance, and reliable documentation.
• Conduct risk analytics and analyze IFRS-9 results, identify key drivers of risk movements, and prepare materials for internal stakeholders, external auditors, and regulators.
• Assess the impact of parameter recalibrations, economic scenario changes, model updates, data migrations, and process changes.
• Develop, monitor, and improve IFRS-9 and stress testing models, including backtesting, performance monitoring, and recommending appropriate model actions.
• Automate and optimize reporting processes, including the use of artificial intelligence tools, while contributing to strategic risk initiatives and recommendations to limit risk.

Your team

Within the Credit Risk Analytics department, you are part of a team of 25 colleagues and report to the Senior Director. Our team stands out for its expertise in risk reporting, model implementation, and model development in IFRS-9, stress testing, and capital areas. We offer a wide range of ongoing learning opportunities for your development, including coaching, hands-on learning, training courses and through the collaborating with colleagues who have varied expertise and profiles such as in-depth data analytics, model development, risk programming, and presentation to senior management.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your role and develop new areas of expertise.

Requirements
• Hold a master's degree in a relevant field such as financial engineering, finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or data science.
• Have 2 to 3 years of professional experience in risk management; previous risk reporting experience in Canada is an asset.
• Have hands-on experience managing, reconciling, and interpreting large and complex enterprise-level data sets; demonstrate strong attention to details.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and tight deadline, exceptional critical thinking skills and learning skills, and knowledge of IFRS-9 and regulatory requirements.
• Have hands-on experience with SAS/SQL, Microsoft Excel, VBA, Python.
• Have completed or be progressing toward the CFA, FRM, or SAS certification; knowledge of artificial intelligence or machine learning is an asset.

Languages:

English

Skills

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Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, you'll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee and Family Assistance Program

* Preferential banking services

* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees' ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

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