Senior Analyst, Risk

Senior Analyst, Risk & Portfolio Management Join to apply for the Senior Analyst, Risk & Portfolio Management role at National Bank of Canada. As a Senior analyst in the Strategic Risk & Portfolio Management team within the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) team at National Bank, you will focus on risk & capital optimisation solutions to manage risk, improve portfolio return and reduce cost of capital. Responsibilities: Build, implement and run financial quantitative credit models and provide reporting required by external parties or regulators. Work with the MD Risk & Capital solutions and risk partners to satisfy the risk management, valuation and quantitative strategy needs including but not limited to portfolio structuring for securitization. Work with the technology teams to develop and improve the trading and risk management platforms supporting our transactions. Work with loan portfolio managers to build financial pricing, risk models and various tools for the bank’s loan portfolio. Work with bank capital group and help answer questions from regulators in relation to any transaction managed within the team. Interact with risk counterparts to develop requirements including data, modelling and technology needs. You will be working closely with the other members of the team and other internal partners and external investors. Your Team You will be joining a dynamic and expanding team, reporting under the Managing Director Risk & Capital Solution who reports to the Head Strategic Risk & Portfolio Management. This role is not focused on specific client relationships but looks at managing and optimising the CIB portfolio for future growth and will involve multiple interactions with different internal partners and some exposure to external parties such as regulators or investors. The role will provide an excellent opportunity to better understand how the business works. You will have access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience, and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your development. We promote a team‑player attitude, collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning. Prerequisites Master’s or Ph.D. in Finance, Mathematics, Business Engineering, Computer programming or another relevant field. Professional designation completed or in process (e.g. CPA, CFA) considered an asset. Strong foundation in stochastic calculus, Monte Carlo simulations, and numerical methods. Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI and other Microsoft Office (Word, Access and PowerPoint). Knowledge of the broader Microsoft Suite (SharePoint, PowerApps, etc.). Knowledge of credit risk management and underlying parameters (PD, LGD, EAD); knowledge of corporate and investment banks an asset. Ability to organise data and parse and analyse complex data sets with a demonstrated problem‑solving mindset. Excellent communication and writing skills with an ability to present ideas in a concise and well‑structured manner. Self‑starter and ambitious, with a strong work ethic. Your Benefits Health and wellness program, including many options. Flexible group insurance. Generous pension plan. Employee Share Ownership Plan. Employee and Family Assistance Program. Preferential banking services. Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives. Telemedicine service. Virtual sleep clinic. These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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. We're putting people first We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier‑free workplace that is accessible to all employees. We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates Additional required languages: French. #J-18808-Ljbffr