Financial Risk Analytics (FRA) Analyst

S&P Global • Toronto, ON

19h • CA$60,000 - CA$87,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Risk Analytics team is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented analyst to join its innovative team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and support of advanced financial risk solutions, utilizing the latest technologies in the industry. As an Associate, you will understand the team's broader goals, apply your skills and knowledge to defined outputs, and continuously seek ways to improve quality within the team’s operations.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience in financial analytics or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrating resourcefulness and a solution-oriented approach.
• Experience using Python, or other programming languages.
• Ability to generate new ideas and think outside the box to address challenges.
• Interest in financial markets.

Nice To Haves

• Highly proficient communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to actively participate in collaborative efforts and team discussions.
• A positive and collaborative attitude, actively seeking ways to work with others and contribute beyond assigned tasks.
• Understanding of how one's own behavior impacts different situations, demonstrating emotional intelligence.
• Ability to assess urgency in tasks and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and/or weekends to accommodate client deadlines and time-zone differences.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust daily support for Risk as a Service (RaaS) and Deployed solutions, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional client experience. This includes the ability to produce high-quality output within specific work areas and meet timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to swiftly and efficiently resolve issues, maintaining high standards of service delivery, while taking initiative to provide support to the wider team.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis on the S&P Global Data estate and Financial Risk Analytics’ Risk Factor Utility, utilizing analytical skills to manage data quality and ensure accurate, reliable information for the end-to-end workflow.
• Investigate and troubleshoot system, data, or process issues, paying close attention to detail and identifying potential problems.
• Implement proactive measures to identify and resolve potential problems before they impact RaaS and Deployed solutions.
• Assist in the implementation, testing, and documentation of new features, ensuring rigorous standards are met, and collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Operate effectively by determining a course of action based on clear guidelines and connect daily work to S&P Global purpose and values.

Benefits

• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Retail discounts to referral incentive awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed