Analyst, analytics and reporting

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in Ottawa is seeking an Analyst to support analytics and reporting for its Finance - Insurance and Securitization team. This 12‑month contract focuses on financial and actuarial modeling, data analysis, and key business insights to support housing affordability initiatives.

You will contribute to decision‑making processes, develop and validate models, and stay current with actuarial and financial developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline.
• Experience in financial industry preferred (banks, insurance, pensions).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with large datasets.
• Effective written and oral communication, ability to present complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support development, maintenance, and validation of financial and actuarial models for insurance and securitization portfolios.
• Perform calculations, projections, analysis, and reporting for financials, capital, pricing, and stress testing.
• Monitor model performance and identify improvements while ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Prepare actuarial and financial analyses to meet corporate reporting requirements and respond to information requests.
• Maintain documentation and governance for models and analyses.

Education

Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Office Location:Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement:Travel not required

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):ZZZ

Security Requirement:Reliability Status

Salary:Our salaries generally range from $62393.27to $77991.59and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

(if permanent) We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• (Clause 1) While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

(Clause 2) Members of the following employment equity deserving groups will be prioritized for this job: Indigenous Peoples

(if contract) We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one. (to be added for contracts that exceed 13 + months)
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• (Clause 1) While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

(Clause 2) Members of the following employment equity deserving groups will be prioritized for this job: Indigenous Peoples

About the role

Join the Finance - Insurance and Securitization team, in the Analyst, analytics and reporting position, where you will leverage financial and analytical expertise to support housing affordability initiatives, contribute to key business insights, and help advance actuarial and financial knowledge within Canada’s mortgage sector. Through your analysis and collaboration, you will play an important role in supporting decision-making and fostering the growth of intellectual capital across the organization.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 12 months.

What you will do:

• Support the development, maintenance, and validation of financial and actuarial assumptions and models used to assess CMHC's financial performance and capital position for its insurance and securitization portfolio under various economic scenarios.
• Perform calculations, projections, analysis, and reporting to support key activities including financial reporting, capital, pricing, stress testing and financial condition testing.
• Assist in monitoring model performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring models and analytical tools remain accurate and reliable.
• Support the preparation of actuarial and financial analysis to meet corporate reporting requirements and respond to information requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain clear documentation and support the implementation of appropriate controls and governance for models, analyses, and related processes.
• Stay current on actuarial, financial, and regulatory developments, including insurance valuation, capital adequacy, and financial reporting standards, through ongoing learning and professional development.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline such as Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Quantitative Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of one year of related work experience in financial industry, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft suite and programming and analytical tools such as SQL, Python, R, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and draw meaningful insights.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex ideas with clarity.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

It would be great if you also had:

• A progress toward a professional actuarial designation (Canadian Institutes of Actuaries, Casualty Actuarial Society, or Society of Actuaries) is considered an asset.
• A familiarity with modern data and modelling environments (e.g., Databricks, DevOps, or cloud-based tools) is an asset.

Posting closing date:

Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.