Consultant,Senior Consultant Financial Risk Management

KPMG • Montreal, QC

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About The Position

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference. You have big plans; we offer opportunities that match your ambitions. We are committed to empowering you to exceed your expectations, no matter which path you choose.

Requirements

• A graduate degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Financial Economics, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in banking or investment management.
• Advanced proficiency in Powerpoint and Excel
• Knowledge of a programming language (e.g., Matlab, Python, VBA, R);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.

Nice To Haves

• Consulting experience is an strong asset.
• A professional designation such as CFA or FRM is considered an asset;
• Knowledge of technology platforms supporting the investment industry (e.g., Numerix, Bloomberg, Eagle, Murex, SimCorp) is considered an asset;

Responsibilities

• Participate in a variety of projects for clients in the financial services industry, including banks, credit unions, pension funds and the asset management arms of insurance companies.
• Work closely with partners and directors on engagements related to capital markets business activities (e.g. sales and trading, origination) as well as banking treasury management (e.g. cash management, liquidity management, hedging).
• Work closely with partners and directors on engagements related to governance and modelling of market / counterparty / liquidity / interest rate risk as well as the related regulatory expectations such as FRTB, IRRBB, SA-CVA & CCR.
• Work closely with partners and directors on engagements related to operations supporting capital markets and investment management activities such as front-to-back process review / optimization and function assessment of technology solutions.
• Work closely with partners and directors on engagements related to investment and portfolio construction activities covering both public markets (fixed income, equity markets) and private markets (infrastructure, real estate, private equity, private debt).
• Work closely with partners and directors on engagements related to investment risk management, governance, and modeling for asset managers (market, credit, counterparty, liquidity, leverage, and concentration risks).
• Plan and oversee project delivery and follow-up activities.
• Take a leadership role in the preparation of deliverables.
• Quickly grasp the concepts and issues at the core of client needs and propose solutions or areas for improvement.
• Interact effectively with other team members and clients (internal and external).
• Ensure that proposed business solutions are aligned with the institution’s strategic framework.
• Clearly and concisely communicate analytical findings to various stakeholders.

Benefits

• KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential.
• Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.
• If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior