Credit Portfolio Risk Specialist

3 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA Full time

Key Responsibilities

The Risk Management Division plays a crucial role in fostering the sustainable development of SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA by leveraging its expertise in risk assessment and management methodologies. The department is tasked with the independent evaluation, management, and oversight of risk-related activities, aiming to achieve optimal outcomes in collaboration with the first line of defense. It encompasses a wide range of risks including enterprise, strategic, credit, market, liquidity, operational, model, and other associated risks within corporate and investment banking operations.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The selected risk professional will engage in pivotal credit risk and counterparty credit risk projects within the region. This role, situated within the Portfolio Management and Governance team, offers the successful candidate direct involvement in analyzing a diverse portfolio of corporate and financial institution clients. Responsibilities include identifying risk drivers, overseeing transversal risk management projects, and managing relevant governance committees. Close collaboration with colleagues from other Credit Risk divisions, such as the Credit Assessment Group and the Asset Restructuring & Recovery Management team, will be essential.

The ideal candidate will possess a solid grasp of credit risk methodologies and frameworks, assist in organizing and coordinating inputs from various subject matter experts, and contribute to enhancing risk oversight.

Daily Responsibilities:

The primary duties include, but are not limited to:

  1. Portfolio Analysis and Reporting:
  • Generate and/or assist in the preparation of critical reports for Senior Management and Regulatory bodies.
  • Evaluate and monitor portfolio quality using key Credit and Counterparty Credit Risk metrics, including stress testing and debtor risk assessments.
  • Effectively communicate changes in the risk profile of the portfolio, identifying risk drivers and emerging threats, while assessing cost of risk requirements.
  • Conduct or contribute to ad hoc portfolio analyses utilizing appropriate risk metrics tailored to specific sectors or risk factors influenced by economic and geopolitical conditions.
  • Develop data-driven analyses and reports to enhance the effectiveness of credit risk management.
  • Implement necessary controls to improve the quality of portfolio analysis, including quarterly Legal Lending Limit controls and monthly Concordance Table controls.
  • Collaborate with the Data Management Office to assess the quality of credit risk data and address various data quality challenges.
  • Actively participate in the rollout of new regulatory frameworks.
Coordination of Credit Risk Committees:
  • Serve as the primary coordinator for Credit Risk during Regulatory reviews and requests.
  • Act as the main liaison for Credit Risk during Internal and External Audit reviews.
  • As secretary for various feeder committees to the Credit Risk Committee, prepare and coordinate materials and contributions, presenting findings to key stakeholders including senior management.
  • Manage contributions to the SGUS Credit Risk Committee and the SGUS Enterprise Risk Committee, overseeing risk appetite proposals and compliance monitoring.
Governance and Digitalization in Credit Risk:
  • Contribute to the quarterly Watch List process, managing entries and exits, and conducting annual Credit Trigger Back Testing.
  • Assist in the provisioning workflow in collaboration with the Asset Restructuring & Recovery Management team, ensuring accurate reporting and certification of provisions.
  • Encourage collaboration across Support Functions and Business Lines, fostering alignment with Credit Risk at the Head Office.
  • Ensure that Credit Risk policies and procedures are accurate and current.
  • Enhance Credit Risk processes through automation and leverage the latest technologies and collaborative tools.
Project Management Contributions:
  • Lead or participate in defined projects or transversal initiatives, either as a Subject Matter Expert or Project Manager.
  • Contribute to the improvement of Credit Risk applications, systems, and databases.
  • Implement change management initiatives within Credit Risk driven by strategic projects.

Required Profile

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

  • Strong knowledge of credit portfolio analysis and credit risk metrics.
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Ability to synthesize complex information to extract and communicate core insights.
  • Familiarity with risk regulatory requirements.
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python, along with strong skills in PowerBi for data visualization.

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of credit risk analysis methodologies.
  • Experience in application/system development.
  • Involvement in Project Management with tight deadlines.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:

Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is necessary for effective collaboration with colleagues and partners.

Due to regulatory requirements, candidates will undergo enhanced background screening.



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