Senior Risk Analyst (14-month Contract)

BC Financial Services Authority; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy living and work-life balance

Comprehensive health and wellness plan

Opportunities for personal and profes‑

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

BCFSA in Vancouver seeks an experienced macroeconomic risk analyst to deliver macroeconomic intelligence to support risk monitoring, regulatory oversight and strategic decision-making across its regulated segments.

You will analyze Canada and British Columbia trends, monitor housing market developments, and prepare briefs and presentations. Strong data analytics and dashboard-building skills (PowerBI) are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of macroeconomics, capital markets, and economics of real estate.
• Working knowledge of data analytics, financial, and quantitative analysis techniques.
• Working knowledge of computer programming languages (e.g. Python, R, SQL, PySpark).
• Ability to build and update dashboards (e.g. PowerBI)
• Knowledge of credit, liquidity, market, operational, and systemic risks as they apply to financial institutions.
• Experience in macroeconomic model development is an asset.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and methods.
• Ability to exercise judgement, initiative, and discretion.
• Ability to write clear and concise documentation, reports, briefing notes, etc.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Informs and maintains the organization’s view of macroeconomic conditions, ensuring consistency in risk perspectives across the organization.
• Performs research and monitoring of emerging trends and institutional and system-wide information to identify risks to regulated financial sectors in British Columbia.
• Evaluates and assesses identified risks and proposes actions to resolve or manage the risks.
• Tracks and analyzes key macroeconomic developments for Canada and British Columbia.
• Monitors housing market trends in Canada and British Columbia.
• Monitors financial market developments that could impact regulated segments.
• Prepares rationales, presentations, briefing notes and discussion documents to support decisions and recommendations.
• Leads engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributes to the team’s development of internal work practices (e.g., policies, procedures, and tools).
• Provides orientation and training to internal and/or external stakeholders within area of responsibility.
• Contributes to, participates in, and supports organizational business transformation initiatives.

Skills

Macroeconomics

Capital markets

Real estate economics

Data analytics

Quantitative analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Risk management

Education

Economics

Finance

Mathematics/Statistics

Data Sciences

Tools

Python

R

SQL

PySpark

PowerBI

Job description

BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) helps to protect British Columbians during the biggest financial decisions in their lives. We regulate B.C. ’s financial services sector, including credit unions, real estate licensees, registered pension plans, insurance and trust companies and mortgage brokers. Through modern, effective and efficient oversight, BCFSA protects consumers by impartially setting and enforcing standards across the entire sector ensuring the prosperity of the province.

BCFSA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all groups. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at BCFSA.

We recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs, and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment. To achieve this, we are committed to:

• Hiring team members who represent the population we serve;
• Removing barriers that may prevent equitable employment; and
• Supporting respectful work environments where everyone feels included and able to produce excellent results.

BCFSA is proud to be selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2025) in recognition of our competitive compensation, work-life balance, and progressive programs.

WHAT WE OFFER:

When you join us, you become part of a high-performing team. Here, each Team Member can bring their unique talent to make outstanding contributions as we work towards the common goal of protecting British Columbians during the most important financial transactions in their lives. We offer:

• Healthy living and work-life balance
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits plan
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A challenging and engaging team environment
• Defined benefits pension plan
• Our team members enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model. They can choose every day where they want to work to be the most effective, from the comfort of their home to our beautiful office in downtown Vancouver. (Eligibility may vary, depending on position).

SUMMARY

This role is responsible for providing macroeconomic intelligence to support risk monitoring, regulatory oversight and strategic decision-making within BCFSA’s regulated segments including financial institutions and real estate sectors.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Informs and maintains the organization’s view of macroeconomic conditions, ensuring consistency in risk perspectives across the organization.
• Performs research and monitoring of emerging trends and institutional and system-wide information to identify risks to regulated financial sectors in British Columbia.
• Evaluates and assesses identified risks and proposes actions to resolve or manage the risks.
• Tracks and analyzes key macroeconomic developments for Canada and British Columbia.
• Monitors housing market trends in Canada and British Columbia.
• Monitors financial market developments that could impact regulated segments.
• Prepares rationales, presentations, briefing notes, decision letters and discussion documents to support decisions and recommendations.
• Leads engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributes to the team’s development of internal work practices (e.g., policies, procedures, and tools).
• Provides orientation and training to internal and/or external stakeholders within area of responsibility.
• Contributes to, participates in, and supports organizational business transformation initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced knowledge of macroeconomics, capital markets, and economics of real estate.
• Working knowledge of data analytics, financial, and quantitative analysis techniques.
• Working knowledge of computer programming languages (e.g. Python, R, SQL, PySpark).
• Ability to build and update dashboards (e.g. PowerBI)
• Knowledge of credit, liquidity, market, operational, and systemic risks as they apply to financial institutions.
• Experience in macroeconomic model development is an asset.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and methods.
• Ability to exercise judgement, initiative, and discretion.
• Ability to write clear and concise documentation, reports, briefing notes, etc.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.

EDUCATION

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Data Sciences and several years of experience in the financial services sector or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Related experience includes:

• Financial Risk Management
• Certified Business Economist (CBE), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation

PROVISOS

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and living in British Columbia or intent to settle in the province.

Hiring Process Accommodation

BCFSA wants to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect and encourages applications from all candidates, including those with diverse abilities. We welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special support in the application process, including disability accommodation, in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Email us at [e-mail] to notify us of any needs related to your job application.