Senior Credit Risk Analyst, ERM — Drive Risk Strategy

Canada Life Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health & wellness

Time off

Financial security

Rewards and recognition

Community emphasis

Job summary

Great-West Lifeco, a Canadian-headquartered financial services company, is seeking a Senior Credit Risk Analyst in Toronto to join the FRM team. The role focuses on analyzing credit risk in fixed income and other investments, and providing guidance to senior stakeholders.

You will review internal bond ratings, support risk processes, enhance rating models, and research credit risk trends. A CFA/FRM is assets; 5+ years in credit analysis required; strong communication and Excel/Bloomberg skills

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, accounting, or related fields.
• Professional risk qualification (CFA/FRM) is an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in credit rating analysis.
• Experience with risk management and investments, including alternatives.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Review internal bond credit ratings and alternative investments for approval.
• Evaluate risk ratings for commercial mortgages and bonds.
• Support risk processes and automate credit review workflows.
• Enhance and test internal rating models.
• Research credit risk rating trends and industry developments.
• Collaborate on internal projects within the Financial Risk team.

Skills

Credit risk analysis

Process automation

Microsoft Office

Bloomberg Terminal

S&P CapIQ

Communication skills

Programming/AI concepts

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or related

CFA and/or FRM designations (asset)

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

S&P CapIQ

Excel

Job description

Great-West Lifeco, a Canadian-headquartered financial services company, is seeking a Senior Credit Risk Analyst in Toronto to join the FRM team. The role focuses on analyzing credit risk in fixed income and other investments, and providing guidance to senior stakeholders.

You will review internal bond ratings, support risk processes, enhance rating models, and research credit risk trends. A CFA/FRM is assets; 5+ years in credit analysis required; strong communication and Excel/Bloomberg skills