Risk Analyst to support portfolio risk analytics and model implementation/testing

Our client is a leading investment organization. They are looking for a Risk Analyst to join their Risk Analytics team. This role supports daily risk production, portfolio risk analytics, and model implementation/testing.

Location: Toronto - 4 days/week onsite

Duration: 1 Year to start

Responsibilities:

• Daily Risk Production Support:
• Manage daily risk cycle, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of exposures, sensitivities, and risk metrics.
• Investigate and resolve data/model issues by liaising with technology, data, and investment teams.
• Enhance risk production processes and controls for accuracy and transparency.
• Risk Analytics & Reporting:
• Perform asset- and portfolio-level risk analysis using enterprise platforms (e.g., MSCI RiskManager).
• Deliver deep-dive analysis on market risks, exposures, and stress testing across asset classes.
• Support ad-hoc requests and recurring reporting (e.g., Total Plan risk, scenario testing).
• Risk Model Implementation & Governance:
• Support onboarding and enhancement of risk models across asset classes.
• Contribute to model performance monitoring and governance activities (documentation, testing, validation).
• Ensure model alignment with investment strategies and asset characteristics.

Must Have Skills:

• 1-5 years of experience in investment risk, analytics, or financial modeling - ideally for a pension fund, asset manager, or financial institution
• Proficient in Python for data manipulation and analytics
• Experience with enterprise risk platforms - MSCI RiskManager, Bloomberg, or Aladdin
• Knowledge of portfolio risk management concepts: VaR, stress testing, factor models, and derivatives

Nice to Haves:

• Capital Markets/Asset Management industry experience
• Knowledge of model governance practices (testing, documentation, validation)