Futures Risk Analyst

Olympic Industries ULC; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Futures Risk Analyst to optimize trading strategies and analyze financial risks. This role involves collaborating with management and traders to enhance reporting functions and provide market insights. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or related fields and at least 2 years of experience in financial markets. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Extended health & dental benefits

Employee Wellness Spending Account

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance programs

Employee stock ownership

RRSP Plan

On-site kitchen with Nespresso coffee & tea bar

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years working with financial markets.
• Experience in time series analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities related to pricing, hedging, and trade strategies.
• Analyze financial risks to support Traders.
• Improve and manage interdepartmental reporting functions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Analysis

Time Series Analysis

Education

Degree or diploma in Finance

Economics

Mathematics

Statistics

Actuarial Science

Job description

Join Our Team as a Futures Risk Analyst!

Are you passionate about financial markets and risk management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can analyze market trends and support strategic decision-making? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a Futures Risk Analyst, you'll play a key role in optimizing trading strategies, analyzing financial risks, and enhancing reporting functions. Working closely with our President, Management, and Traders, you'll have a direct impact on our business success by identifying opportunities, improving processes, and providing valuable insights.

What You'll Do

Support Management & Traders :

• Identify opportunities related to pricing, hedging, and trade strategies.
• Analyze financial risks to support Traders make sound investment decisions.
• Brainstorm and collaborate with Traders to refine trading strategies.
• Communicate market insights and investment opportunities.
• Act as the in-house expert on derivative risk management, regulations, documentation, and implementation.
• Train new hires on futures and provide ongoing education for experienced Traders.
• Execute trades on behalf of the Traders electronically or by phone.

Enhance Reporting & Analysis :

• Improve and manage interdepartmental reporting functions.
• Track and analyze trade profitability.
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations, including mark-to-market reports.
• Develop and test trading strategies to optimize performance.
• Prepare market forecasts and risk analyses.
• Monitor and address unexpected market behavior or disruptions.
• Build and maintain analytical models for dynamic business insights.

Who We're Looking For

Education : Degree or diploma in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Actuarial Science.

Experience : Minimum 2+ years working with financial markets.

Skills : Strong analytical and data analysis skills, with experience in time series analysis preferred .

Bonus Points : CFA, FRM, or PRM designation (an asset).

Additional Information

• Salary range : $70,000-$100,000 per year.
• Extended health & dental benefits effective on your first day!
• Employee Wellness Spending Account.
• Life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and AD&D insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Employee stock ownership & RRSP Plan.
• On-site kitchen with a Nespresso coffee & tea bar.

Apply Now!

For more information on Olympic Industries, please visit our website at www.olympicind.com

We thank all applicants for their interest! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Olympic Industries, we embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives skills, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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