Senior Analyst, Analytics & risks, CIBC Asset Management – Bilingual

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Analyst for Analytics and Risk. This role involves delivering high-quality risk analysis and collaborating with portfolio managers. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Finance or related field, strong analytical skills, and is fluent in French and English. The organization offers competitive salary and various benefits including a pension plan and a focus on employee development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Qualifications

• Certified professional with a Bachelor's degree. Master's or CFA/CIPM progress is a plus.
• 1-3 years of experience in risk analysis within asset management or financial services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare risk reports for asset classes including equities and fixed income.
• Conduct detailed performance attribution analysis.
• Prepare and present performance reports to stakeholders.
• Maintain and enhance the performance database.
• Identify process improvements in risk measurement and reporting.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on performance analytics.

Skills

Risk measurement and analysis

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics

Tools

Python

VBA

SQL

Power BI

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

What you’ll be doing

The Senior Analyst, Analytics and Risk, will play a critical role in delivering high-quality analytics and risk analysis and reporting for our clients. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented and analytical professional with strong experience in risk measurement and attribution analysis within the asset management industry. The Senior Analyst will collaborate closely with portfolio managers, client services teams, and senior leadership to provide actionable insights and ensure the integrity of performance data.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you’ll succeed

• Risk Analysis: Prepare risk reports for multiple asset classes such as equities, fixed income, currency, alternative funds. Scenario analysis and stress testing.
• Attribution Analysis: Conduct detailed performance attribution analysis to identify the sources of return at the portfolio, strategy, and security levels. Communicate findings to portfolio managers and senior leadership.
• Reporting & Presentation: Prepare and present performance reports to internal and external stakeholders, including clients, portfolio managers, and senior management. Update databases on a monthly and quarterly basis with required performance data. Understanding of GIPS compliance and composite reporting.
• Data Management: Maintain and enhance the performance database, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of data. Collaborate closely with the data management and accounting teams to address any discrepancies in transactions or valuations that could impact performance.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements in risk measurement, reporting, and analysis. Leverage technology to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
• Client Interaction: Serve as a subject matter expert on performance analytics for client meetings and presentations. Address client queries and provide custom performance analysis as needed.

Who you are

• You’re a certified professional. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. Master’s degree or progress towards CFA or CIPM designation is a plus.
• You can demonstrate your experience and familiarity with performance measurement and attribution tools. 1-3 years of experience in risk analysis, preferably within asset management or a related financial services industry. Knowledge of performance attribution models is a plus.
• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. Advanced Excel skills are mandatory. Experience with programming languages such as Python, VBA, SQL, and Power BI is a plus.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
• You're fluent in French and English to serve our clients in the community.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and our social, points-based recognition program.
• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact us.
• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location specified and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

CIBC is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from diverse candidates.