Credit Risk Analyst (Asset Managers/Regulated Funds)

eTeam; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Credit Risk Analyst to join their dynamic team in Montreal. This role involves preparing and presenting comprehensive credit reviews, analyzing capital markets transactions, and collaborating with various departments to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance or economics, along with at least five years of experience in credit risk analysis. If you are a self-motivated learner with excellent communication skills and a passion for capital markets, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving financial environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in capital markets or credit risk analysis.
• Self-motivated learner with interest in derivatives and capital markets products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present annual credit reviews and new requests to credit committees.
• Analyze capital markets and corporate banking transactions involving regulated funds.

Skills

Credit Risk Analysis

Capital Markets

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Finance or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Credit Risk Analyst (Asset Managers/Regulated Funds)

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Title: Credit Risk Analyst (Asset Managers/Regulated Funds)
Location: Montréal, QC H3A 2A6
Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present annual credit reviews and new requests to credit committees, including comprehensive analysis of the counterparty, comparison with peers, rating recommendations using internal models, and credit opinions.
• Analyze capital markets and corporate banking transactions involving regulated funds and agency principals, such as derivatives, repo, securities lending, prime services, trade finance, and syndicated loans.
• Coordinate all aspects of the credit risk process with Coverage, Business, and other Functions.
• Review counterparty credit exposure excesses reported by the Credit Risk Control team.
• Coordinate with Legal Department to execute legal documentation with credit-sensitive terms.
• Review legal documentation during annual reviews, ensuring all necessary documents are in place and familiar with ISDA/CSA, PSA/ISMA, and SLMA products.
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers, Traders, Market Risk, Legal, and Operations to structure transactions mitigating various risks.
• Support credit requests and transactions across all business lines.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively, prioritizing requests with organizational skills.
• Participate in internal exercises to review exposures and ensure data quality.
• Stay updated on industry risks and trends, including credit, regulatory, and legal issues.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree, preferably in finance or economics.
• 5+ years of experience in capital markets or credit risk analysis.
• Self-motivated learner with interest in derivatives and capital markets products.
• Strong communication skills for expressing credit decisions confidently.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Team-oriented with ability to interact with analysts, relationship managers, and clients.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of capital markets products and legal documentation (ISDA, CSA, GMRA).
• Formal credit training on funds within a financial institution.
• MS, MBA, CFA, or FRM certifications are advantageous.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Banking, Financial Services, Investment Banking