Investment Risk Analyst

PartnerRe; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance company is seeking a professional to manage investment risk and analytics. This role involves developing risk metrics, performing scenario analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree in finance or a related field, and strong skills in using Bloomberg. This position is hybrid and values diversity, encouraging collaboration across departments.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in investment risk or actuarial analytics.
• Ability to handle complex financial data and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of multiple asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor investment risk metrics.
• Lead analytics and reporting for credit risk.
• Conduct quarterly liquidity stress tests.

Skills

Investment risk metrics

Stress testing

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in finance or related discipline

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Overview

About the Position : Responsible for the timely delivery of various Risk Management services, primarily related to Investment Risk and Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and report on investment risk metrics around the investment portfolio.
• Lead analytics and reporting for credit risk and counterparty default risk
• Responsible for internal and external reporting on invested assets including capital & risk metrics by asset class and risk type, such as scorecards, scenarios, and sensitivities evolution.
• Lead quarterly asset risk and capital modeling processes (both stochastic and formula-based).
• Conduct quarterly and annual liquidity stress tests and leverage the analysis to optimize asset allocation subject to local regulatory constraints.
• Conduct peer reviews of private invested asset valuations, including performing comparable and cash flow analysis as well as sensitivity testing.
• Support the calibration of deterministic economic and financial market stress for internal and external consumption (covering both assets and correlated lines of reinsurance).
• Assist the Head of Market Risk Management in strengthening governance around investment activities by maintaining and refining Group, legal entity and portfolio level (risk tolerance) guidelines as well as the broader Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Prepare 5-year asset allocation and income projections based on the investment plan for ORSA model.
• Support analysis and reporting on yield, duration and convexity of fixed income securities and betas of equity holdings.

Qualifications

Technical Skills / Competencies :

• Strong knowledge of multiple asset classes (bonds, equities, funds, alternative investments) and their risk profiles
• Strong knowledge of asset scenario analysis, stress testing and stochastic modeling
• Basic understanding of reinsurance concepts and statutory requirements (e.g., Solvency II) a plus
• Strong working experience with Bloomberg and good coding skills (preferably in R)

Behavioral Competencies :

• Analytical Thinking – Ability to break down complex problems and interpret data to derive actionable insights.
• Attention to Detail – Precision in handling financial data, risk metrics, and reporting to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Initiative & Ownership – Proactively identifies risk issues and takes responsibility for driving solutions and improvements.
• Communication Skills – Clearly conveys complex risk concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Teamwork – Works effectively across departments, including actuarial, finance, legal & compliance, and investment teams.
• Integrity & Professionalism – Demonstrates ethical judgment, accountability, and a commitment to high standards of conduct in all professional interactions.
• Time Management – Manages multiple deliverables and deadlines efficiently, especially during reporting cycles.

Work Experience :

• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in investment risk and / or actuarial analytics and reporting

Education :

• Master’s degree in finance, actuarial, mathematics, statistics, or related discipline.

Professional Qualifications or Designations :

• Professional qualifications such as the CFA designation or Actuarial credentials (e.g., ASA, FSA) are preferred.

Additional Information

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PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.

Thank you,

PartnerRe Hiring Team