Liquidity Risk Analyst Lead

About the job
Job Title: Liquidity Risk Analyst – Financial Risk Management

Location: Downtown Toronto (Hybrid – 2 days onsite, increasing to 4 days/week in office as of Nov 3)

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 12 months from start

Extension Possible: Yes

Conversion Potential: Possible

Team & Role Overview

This role sits within a Financial Risk Management function, supporting liquidity risk oversight and regulatory initiatives within a capital markets environment. The team consists of 5 members and offers significant exposure to regulatory change, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Report and analyze key liquidity risk metrics (e.g., LCR, NCCF, NSFR, stress testing)
Maintain accuracy and integrity of risk and valuation outputs
Contribute to system enhancements and regulatory reporting improvements
Lead or support testing efforts, analyze results, and document implementation processes
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and technology teams
Recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and transparency
Act as a subject matter resource for risk control processes
Support leadership through coaching, mentoring, and team development
Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new team members

Must-Have Qualifications

3–5 years’ experience in Liquidity or Market Risk reporting
Familiarity with financial instruments and regulatory metrics
Proficiency with Excel and experience using risk tools
Programming experience (e.g., VBA, Python, SQL, Alteryx) for risk automation
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field

Nice-to-Have Skills

Master’s degree or CFA/FRM (pursued or completed)
Experience with risk or valuation systems
Knowledge of process testing, UAT, and risk infrastructure