Posted 6 months ago
Market Risk Analyst (Systems & Data Focus)
@ BeachHead
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
BeachHead is hiring a contract Market Risk Analyst (Systems & Data Focus) for one of its financial clients. The role supports market risk measurement system enhancements, data analysis, and risk management projects in a capital markets environment, at $63.00 to $68.00 per hour CAD.
Pay:
$63–$68 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance market risk measurement systems and CVA calculations
- Query and analyze large datasets with SQL, investigate discrepancies
- Execute testing for new products and risk models
- Gather business requirements and collaborate with risk and technology teams
Requirements summary:
- Hands-on SQL with query writing required
- Exposure to Python or similar languages
- Comfortable with large datasets
- STEM background preferred
- Some market risk and capital markets knowledge
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | STEM |
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BeachHead
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Are you passionate about leveraging data and systems to manage market risk? Apply Now!
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Market Risk Analyst (Systems & Data Focus). This position offers an exciting opportunity to support system enhancements, data analysis, and risk management projects within a dynamic capital markets environment.
Pay rate range (CAD): $63.00/hr – $68.00/hr
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and enhancement of market risk measurement systems, including regulatory capital calculations such as CVA and risk reporting frameworks
- Query and analyze large datasets using SQL; investigate discrepancies and support reconciliation and validation processes
- Execute testing for new products, system enhancements, and risk calculation models
- Gather and document business requirements within market risk workflows; support solution design and implementation
- Collaborate with risk, technology, and front office teams to support project delivery and system improvements
- Contribute to BAU activities, system upgrades, and modernization initiatives involving stress testing, automation, AI, and data infrastructure evolution
Desired Skill-Set
- Strong technical aptitude with a STEM background preferred
- Hands-on experience with SQL (query writing required)
- Exposure to Python or similar programming languages
- Comfortable working with large datasets
- Some exposure to market risk concepts and capital markets products
- Analytical mindset capable of investigating issues, interpreting data, and supporting problem-solving
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and clearly explain findings
Nice to Have
- Previous experience in market risk environments, particularly within capital markets
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with risk systems and reporting tools
- Experience with modern data and infrastructure tools such as Databricks, automation, or AI technologies
- Ability to operate in unstructured, project-based settings with adaptability and proactive problem-solving
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.
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