Risk Analyst (Credit Risk)

goeasy Ltd.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual bonus

Employee discounts

MAT & PAT leave

Flexible benefits package

On-site gym

Tuition Assistance Program

Charitable donations matching

Development programs

Gated parking

Job summary

goeasy is seeking a Risk Analyst to provide analytics support for its lending and leasing portfolios. You will assist the Senior Manager, Risk and Analytics, in developing, implementing and managing risk analysis, monitoring and controls to ensure sound credit risk practices and profitable growth.

The role includes data mining, modeling, and forecasting across lending channels, plus developing risk models for origination, account management and collections.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of quantitative methodologies and risk models.
• Proficient in statistical analysis and modeling techniques.
• University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data mining, modeling and analysis to diagnose drivers of portfolio performance.
• Support risk model development for origination, management and collections.
• Monitor risk indicators and generate standard risk/ performance reports for management.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Risk models

Statistical analysis

Analytical skills

SQL

SAS

Education

University degree in Statistics/Mathematics

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SQL

SAS

Job description

Join one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies and be part of something extraordinary – welcome to goeasy! At goeasy, our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to be recognized for it. We’ve earned prestigious accolades such as Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Canada’s Top Growing Companies, and the TSX30, highlighting us as one of the top performers on the TSX. We’re also honoured to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer and recognized by Great Place to Work® as having the Best Workplaces for Women & Most Trusted Executive Teams, and included on TIME Magazine’s 2025 list of Canada’s Best Companies. These honours reflect our commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture where talent thrives and innovation drives us forward.

As one of Canada’s leading alternative consumer lenders, we’re passionate about helping everyday Canadians create a brighter future. Our vision is to provide a path to a better tomorrow, today. We offer a full range of products, including non-prime leasing, unsecured and secured loans, and point-of-sale financing through easyhome, easyfinancial, and LendCare.

If you're seeking an exciting, high-growth environment where your contributions truly matter, we want to hear from you! Join us, and together, let's create a future of financial empowerment.

Risk Analyst with proven problem-solving abilities to provide analytics expertise in support of easyfinancial, its consumer lending business. You will assist the Senior Manager, Risk and Analytics, in developing, implementing, and managing the appropriate level of risk analysis, monitoring and controls to ensure sound and consistent credit risk management practices, creating the foundation for profitable growth. Additionally, you will provide in-depth analytics to support easyhome, the company’s leasing business, and liaise with various business units to meet their data requirements.

What will you be doing?

Data mining, Modelling and Analysis:

• Conduct guided analytical dives to properly diagnose, document and report on the drivers of unexpected changes to portfolio/origination composition and credit performance across multiple lending channels including retail, online lending and alternative. Communicate findings and the future impacts to losses to management.
• Assist Risk and Analytics leadership by supporting the development of risk models for the purposes of origination, account management and collections.
• Perform analysis leading to credit strategy optimization, including but not limited to customer risk segmentation development that improves the portfolio’s risk-reward profile.
• Forecast, track and measure key business metrics including loss rates, approval rates, loan conversion rates, and credit quality for new initiatives and marketing campaigns.

Forecasting and Reporting:

• Maintain a standard set of risk and performance reports that evaluate the overall credit risk of the portfolio.
• Monitor and maintain a comprehensive set of reports to identify delinquency and charge off trends at the vintage and segment levels. Apply observations to loss forecasting models to capture current trends and communicate to Senior Management to identify risks and opportunities to the forecast.
• Conduct sensitivity and scenario analyses to understand the impact of exogenous factors, policy and operational changes on delinquency and charge off levels.
• Assist Risk and Analytics leadership by providing an objective assessment of the risk profile and performance of the easyfinancial portfolio as well as the overall business unit by regularly monitoring key risk indicators, conducting periodic credit reviews, and consistently communicating findings.

What experience do you have?

• Possess a strong knowledge of quantitative methodologies, risk models, and tools.
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of statistical analysis and modeling techniques.
• Hold a University Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline (an advanced degree is desired).
• Exhibit superior analytical skills – the ability to understand complex problems, detect trends, and analyze data to develop solutions.
• Understand data extraction/mining/modeling tools, including SQL; SAS knowledge.
• Communicate complex information and concepts in understandable terms, tailoring messages and content to the intended audience.
• Adapt to an evolving environment with shifting priorities and the capacity to handle multiple competing demands within tight timelines.

We offer a Flexible Work Program that provides you the ability to work three days onsite per week, either from our Mississauga or Pickering office.

$70,125.00 – $82,500.00 CAD (includes base salary and bonus)

We’re committed to attracting and rewarding top talent. Our compensation ranges are thoughtfully designed to reflect market competitiveness, internal equity, and the experience and impact each candidate brings to the role. At goeasy, we believe transparency fosters trust — and that rewarding performance with fair, competitive pay and meaningful growth opportunities is key to our success.

Should your total compensation expectations fall above the posted range, we still encourage you to apply. If selected for an interview, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss this with our recruitment team, as there may be flexibility based on your background and overall fit. Total compensation includes base salary and bonus.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

Why should you work for goeasy?

Financial Benefits

• RRSP matching and Employee Share Purchase Plan programs.
• Annual bonus that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Employee discounts on furniture, electronics, and appliances.
• MAT & PAT leave top-up.
• Expand your financial knowledge through engaging Financial Literacy Learning opportunities.

Health And Lifestyle

• Enjoy company-paid volunteer days to give back to the community.
• Access 24/7 healthcare with Virtual Doctor Appointments.
• Personalize your benefits with a flexible modular benefits package.
• Stay fit and energized with exclusive access to our on-site private gym at our head office.

Employee Perks

• Fuel your growth with the Tuition Assistance Program.
• Double the impact of your generosity with Company Matched Charitable Donations.
• Internal development training programs and platforms including job-specific training, career coaching, leadership excellence, mentorship, and many others.
• Enjoy a state-of-the-art office space with perks like a games room, a healthy snack program, a fitness studio, free gated parking, and more!

Diversity, Inclusion, And Equal Opportunity Employment

At goeasy, we believe that we can only be the best when people are able to bring their best selves to work every day. goeasy is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. Please let the talent acquisition team know if you require an accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

Additional Information

All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire. We thank all interested applicants; however, we will only be contacting those for interview who possess the skills and qualifications outlined above.