Financial Sector Specialist Analyst (Ottawa or Calgary, ON, CA)

Financial Sector Specialist Analyst

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Did you know?

The Financial and Enterprise Risk (FER) department supports an enterprise-wide view of risk management across the Bank of Canada. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the department is responsible for the oversight of enterprise and financial risks.

About Team

Within the FER department the Market and Credit Risk Office (MACRO) monitors reports, and advises on financial risks arising from the Bank’s monetary policy and financial stability activities inherent in the Bank’s balance sheet and pension fund. The team also provides independent oversight, risk analysis to support risk‑informed decision‑making and works on projects such as development of risk management frameworks, balance sheet analysis and climate-related financial reporting.

In parallel, MACRO delivers independent in‑house credit risk assessments and credit risk advice through its Credit Risk function, evaluating the credit default risk of assets and other financial exposures, including those related to sovereigns, agencies, supranational organizations, and financial institutions. These assessments support the assignment of internal credit ratings, are governed through Credit Rating Committees. The internal ratings are used in setting Government of Canada guidelines for the management of foreign exchange reserves and Receiver General cash balances.

The FER department is currently seeking an FSS Analyst for the Market Risk function within MACRO. This role is based in Ottawa. This position will primarily be to support market risk function and monitor the Bank's balance sheet risks, with opportunities to cross-train on credit risk depending on business and operational needs.

What you will do

You will provide financial risk advice and analytical expertise to FER senior management and various FER clients. You will contribute to the team by providing analytic support regarding financial risk topics and issues. You will also conduct in-depth, longer-term analytic projects and undertake joint research assignments designed to improve risk exposure measurement and control techniques. Furthermore, you will assist in the identification and development of information technology (IT) solutions for risk-management issues.

Other responsibilities of the broad MACRO team include:

• monitoring and reporting on financial risks such as interest rate risk, foreign exchange rate risk and credit risk
• building, maintaining, and running complex financial models using various analytic tools (e.g., Python, Matlab. Data Fabric, Databricks)
• conducting analysis and research on risk-management topics and MACRO business issues
• analyzing financial risk exposures within our balance sheet
• contributing to strategy development and measurement methodologies to manage the Bank of Canada’s climate-related financial risks
• developing and implementing risk frameworks

What you need to succeed

You have a solid understanding of risk-management practices and techniques, finance theory, macroeconomics, quantitative methods, and fixed-income financial market instruments. You have proficiency in analytical tools and are committed to learning and self-development. A desire to seek out innovative solutions to complex problems allows you to contribute to building a stronger risk culture within the Bank. You can develop positive working relationships to help deliver on a variety of commitments, provide insightful feedback for your teammates, and value a diversity of ideas. Lastly, you have a proven track record of communicating clearly and adapting your communication style (both written and oral) for a broad range of audiences, including senior management and external partners.

Nice-to-have

• a completed professional designation, e.g., Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
• advanced quantitative and programming proficiency in one or more statistical or analytical languages  (e.g., Python, VBA, and Matlab), and/or ability to leverage tools for data extraction and aggregation (e.g., SQL and PowerQuery)
• experience working with cloud-based analytics platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Databricks and Power BI/Fabric
• ability to use AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to support financial analysis and reporting, with strong judgment to validate outputs, ensure accuracy, and comply with established controls

Your education and experience

• a completed master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a relevant field of study with a minimum of two years of recent work experience in the area of risk management, portfolio management/trading, or related areas of financial markets in a private or public sector institution.

or

• an equivalent combination of education, professional designation, and experience may be considered.

Innovative Mindset

We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things. 

Language requirement

The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. Although the position language requirement is English or French essential, we do encourage everyone to improve their second language proficiency for future career growth and to contribute towards fostering a bilingual environment.

What you need to know

• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret 
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Hybrid Work Model
The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank’s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. 

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider. 

FSS Analyst

• Candidates whose experience and/or educational background may not be at the level being recruited for will be considered for a position within the accelerated progression stream program. The accelerated progression stream is for economists and financial sector specialists and is defined by four levels P1 to P4.  In this program the employees acquire the skills over a number of years to reach the working level of a Senior Economist/Senior Analyst at the job grade 17.
• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $78,389 to $101,796 (job grade P1-P3).
• During the progression, you are not eligible for performance pay. Instead performance is rewarded via a faster rate of progression through the salary range.

Additional benefit information:

• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental, disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
• Indexed, defined-benefit pension plan

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.