Credit Risk Analyst

Altis Recruitment; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Credit Risk Associate for a 12-month contract in Toronto. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience in credit risk, expertise in analytical tools, and a desire to contribute to risk management. The role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative team focused on portfolio oversight and enhancement of risk policies.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in credit risk or related field.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Canadian financial regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze credit risk data and assess portfolio quality.
• Support stress testing and scenario analysis for credit portfolio.
• Assist with regular risk reports and track key metrics.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in finance, economics, or business

Master’s or certification like FRM/CFA

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Power BI

Bloomberg

Job description

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Senior Recruitment Partner at Altis | HR & Workforce Strategy | Vendor & Project Management | SAFe Scrum Master

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Job Type: 12-month contract, with a possibility for extension/conversion

We are partnering with a Schedule III Bank to hire a Credit Risk Associate to support their Risk Management team. This is a great opportunity for someone with 2–3 years of experience in credit risk who is looking to grow their expertise in portfolio oversight, risk reporting, and policy enhancement within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze credit risk data and assess portfolio quality, trends, and concentration risk.
• Support stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate how the credit portfolio would perform under different economic conditions.
• Assist with regular credit risk reports, track key metrics and indicators, and contribute to annual risk appetite reviews.
• Help improve risk policies and procedures to align with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal teams and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Stay current with market trends and evolving risks in the financial services sector.

What You Bring:

• A degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field (a master’s or certification like FRM/CFA is an asset).
• 2–3 years of experience in credit risk or a related field in financial services.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in Excel and hands-on experience with tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, or Bloomberg.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with Canadian financial regulations is a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Financial Services and Banking

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