Credit Risk Analyst

1 week ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada BNP Paribas Full time
CREDIT RISK ANALYST - FINANCIAL SPONSORS (

JOB NUMBER:
FIC SOS)

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal's Top Employers in 2023.

We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future.

Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal.


The position at a glance


We operate between front office and senior risk decision makers by analyzing financial institutions, and generating actionable credit risk recommendations for review.

In addition, we monitor the organization's institutional credit risk portfolio on an ongoing basis and intervene where necessary. The team also promotes a strong culture of risk management within the Group.

Main responsibilities are:

  • Credit and counterparty risk, as well as taking into consideration market risk, funding and liquidity risk, interest rate and FX risk, and operational risk.
  • Provide a holistic view of the risk profile to the Bank's Management and Board, by coordinating with relevant teams to ensure appropriate risk assessment, aggregation, and reporting.

In detail

  • Prepare and present credit reviews and requests to committees.
  • Includes comprehensive financial analysis of counterparties and peer comparisons, submit ratings with the help of internal models, along with authoring a final recommendation to senior risk management.
  • Analyze capital markets and corporate banking transactions with financial institutions.
  • Capital markets: derivatives (swaps, foreign exchange, credit and equity derivatives), repo, securities lending, prime services.
  • Banking: capital call lending, corporate revolvers, BDC loans.
  • Negotiate with the front office to minimize risk while appropriately balancing business needs
  • Coordinate all aspects of a credit risk process in liaison with Coverage, Business, and other functions.
  • Review counterparty credit exposure excesses reported by the Credit Risk Control team.
  • Coordinate with Legal Department in executing legal documentation by defining creditsensitive terms.
  • Review all legal documentation; ensure necessary documents are in place while maintaining familiarity with products covered under ISDA/CSA, PSA/ISMA, and SLMA.
  • Work closely with Relationship Managers, Sales, Traders, Market Risk, Legal and Operations personnel to structure transactions to mitigate diverse forms of risk.
  • Support all business lines credit requests / transactions for BNP Paribas' clients.
  • Excellent project management skills in order to review several files simultaneously with an effective prioritization of requests (in conjunction with immediate supervisor).
  • Participate in reviewing portfolio exposures and data quality.
  • Keep up to date with industry risks, trends, credit, regulatory, and legal issues.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed
Required Qualifications

  • BS/BA required (finance or economic preferred)
  • 25 years financial industry experience
  • Selfstarter and highly motivated to learn about the financial institution industry and capital markets and banking products
  • Excellent verbal and written communication. Must be able to justify and firmly express credit opinions
  • Strong organization skills and deadline management
  • Team environment: requires comfort interacting with credit analysts, relationship managers, front office sales, and clients
  • Proficiency in Word and Excel (spreadsheet analysis)
  • Knowledge of the English language is required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of capital markets products and legal documentation (ISDA, CSA, GMRA )
  • Knowledge of counterparty and/or market risk
  • Knowledge of corporate banking transactions and instruments
  • Credit risk experience with financial institutions, particularly covering private equity funds
  • CFA, CPA, FRM or reputable MBA is a plus

What's in it for you


In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering.

Hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working up to 50% and flexible working hours are available for most positions.

BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

To find out more about our range of benefits, click here

What you need to know

  • If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. BNP Paribas will work with you to ensure that you are able to participate fully in the process;
  • You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical

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