Analyst, Counterparty and Issuer Risk Management

As a Counterparty and Issuer Risk Management Analyst on the second line of defence team, you analyze and help diagnose issues and situations related to counterparty and issuer risk to support the growth of capital markets activities. More specifically, you will be required to :

• Monitor and analyze counterparty and issuer risk for capital market activities (derivatives, securities lending, securitization, etc.) and participate in risk disclosure.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and governance documents for managing counterparty and issuer risk.

• Support public-facing employees in business development by following the framework established by the risk management team.

• Help develop and maintain counterparty risk models (PFE, xVA, etc.).

• Help update certain data on a daily basis.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, mathematics, statistics, or another related field

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Experience in credit risk, market risk and/or modelling

• Academic specialization in financial engineering or CFA or FRM certification underway or complete

• Knowledge of counterparty risk management

• Knowledge of PFE and xVA models

• Knowledge of Python 

• Knowledge of financial markets and derivatives

• Knowledge of French is required 

• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

Business insight, Communicates effectively, Complexity, Interpersonal Savvy

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

Risk management (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-04-9