Senior Risk Analyst

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization at the forefront of risk management in Canada's financial services seeks a Senior Risk Analyst. The role involves supporting risk model development, conducting stress tests, and enhancing financial risk oversight. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical background, expertise in capital markets, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in risk analysis or financial modeling.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities.
• Familiarity with capital adequacy frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development of internal risk models focusing on liquidity and credit risk.
• Conduct scenario analyses and stress testing for financial exposures.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical tools proficiency

Risk modeling

Capital markets knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Degree in finance, economics, or mathematics

Master’s, CFA, or FRM credentials

Tools

Excel

Python

R

Job description

Our client is an organization at the forefront of risk management within Canada’s financial services landscape. They are seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to join their team, supporting the evaluation and oversight of financial risks related to regulated investment entities. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in capital markets, regulatory frameworks, and risk modeling within a highly analytical and confidential environment.

Responsibilities of the Senior Risk Analyst is as follows but not limited to :

• Support the development and refinement of internal risk models, with a focus on liquidity and credit risk.
• Conduct scenario analyses and stress testing to evaluate financial exposures and optimize funding strategies.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure risk methodologies align with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Contribute to reporting for senior leadership and governance bodies, including the preparation of risk assessments and model documentation.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to communicate complex risk insights in a clear and actionable manner.
• Assist in ongoing reviews of member firm risk profiles and support fair allocation methodologies.

Requirements

• Degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related discipline; advanced credentials such as a Master’s, CFA, or FRM are an asset.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in risk analysis or financial modeling within the financial services sector.
• Strong proficiency with analytical tools and programming languages (e.g., Excel, Python, R, or similar).
• Familiarity with capital adequacy frameworks, fund structures, or risk-based allocation models is preferred.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to present complex data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to manage competing priorities in a high-accountability environment.

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #19964.