Senior Consultant/Manager, Financial Risk Management

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG Financial Risk Management Services is currently seeking a Senior Consultant or a Manager with a quantitative modeling profile for its Montreal office. In a context of strong, sustained growth, the selected candidate will provide advisory services in the field of model validation and financial risk management as part of a wide variety of projects with financial institutions, banks and pension funds.

You will work closely with Senior Managers and  Partners responsible for the risk management practice on variety of projects related to risk, investment or valuation modelling . The incumbent will:

• Perform quantitative tasks (modelling and validation) meeting high standards of stringency and quality.
• Work on multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Prepare detailed reports presenting the execution approach, observations, and recommendations.
• Identify key issues, carrying out the relevant analysis, interpreting results, and reporting key findings relevant to model validation and financial risk management
• Complete work within potentially tight and challenging deadlines, which may lead to additional work.

• Over 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree or PhD in finance, financial engineering, statistics, econometrics, economics, or any related field.
• Professional designation is an asset (FRM, PRM, CFA, CAIA).
• Practical experience with projects related to model risk management or model validation (risk, investment or valuation)
• Experience and knowledge of derivatives, capital markets, market risk management, and associated controls for different asset classes.
• Knowledge and experience in methods and models for measuring market risk (VaR, stress testing, Greeks).
• Familiarity with trading room and middle office environments, as well as related processes, systems, risks, limits, and controls.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Matlab, VBA, R, Python). Other languages are a plus.
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Initiative, ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Client-oriented to understand issues and propose value-added solutions.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Commitment to achieving high standards of customer service and professionalism in project delivery.

Proficiency in French and English is required for this position. The successful candidate may be required to support or collaborate with English and French speaking colleagues or stakeholders at KPMG Canada, located within and outside of Quebec. This necessitates the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in French and in English.

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.