Location(s): Greater Vancouver Area; Greater Toronto Area
Job Type: Full Time Regular
myWork Program: Hybrid
Starting Salary Range: $82,900.00 - $118,000.00
Background Screening Requirement:

Enhanced Criminal Record Check

Credit Check

Identity Verification

Employment Verification

References

Job Purpose

The Senior Quantitative Risk Specialist designs, implements, and validates quantitative risk models for a wide range of internal customers, as well as external regulators. The models measure, stress, and forecast various risks within the organization, including credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, etc. The Senior Analyst also implements, validates, and maintains models for enterprise-wide stress testing. This role is highly technical in nature and requires the incumbent to develop analytically based solutions with a strategic mindset.

This role is hybrid remote based out of our Toronto office (3610, 181 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario) or Surrey office (9900 King George Blvd, Surrey, British Columbia). Currently the team meets in office 1-2 times per month at most based on business needs.

Accountabilities

Lead the development and implementation of an effective Enterprise-Wide Stress Testing Program through scenario definition, model implementation, and analysis of results.

Lead response to model-related inquiries from internal customers and external regulators.

Lead the development and management of Commercial Credit Risk Rating models.

Generate independent, accurate and timely market risk management information as required.

Carry out benchmarking and backtesting analyses to validate models and provide continuous model performance evaluation & tuning.

Prepare and review model documentation and communication materials.

Present analysis of findings to stakeholders.

Working with stakeholders, develop, implement, and execute processes to ensure that existing or emerging factors impacting Coast's market, liquidity, and interest rate risks have been properly identified.

Mentor junior members of the team as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

Minimum 4 - 6 Years of Job-Related Experience

Experience in quantitative risk analytics and model development Familiarity with bank balance sheets.

Master's Degree preferred.

Completion of or enrolment in GARP's (Global Association of Risk Professionals) FRM preferred. Knowledge/experience in multivariate statistics, derivatives pricing, optimization methods, Monte Carlo simulation methods, economic capital models, and econometrics preferred.

Significant experience in computer programming (Python)

Excellent problem-solving skills

Advanced knowledge of financial quantitative modelling and statistics

Proficiency in software applications, including MS Office

Ability to communicate a wide range of technical concepts to audiences of various backgrounds

Strong communication skills

Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and to work independently.

Attention to detail

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Coast Capital

Don't meet every single requirement? At Coast Capital, we believe everyone has potential. We are committed to building better, brighter, more inclusive futures for everyone - including our employees. We see the potential in our employees to achieve amazing things and want to invest in your future. If you're excited about this career opportunity and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification in this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Coast Capital.

At Coast Capital, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and women. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise benefit of our employees, our members, and our community.

Coast Capital is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience. If you are a candidate with a disability and require accommodation(s) during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at accessibility@coastcapitalsavings.com or 778-391-5836. This contact is intended solely for inquiries or feedback related to accessibility barriers, accommodation requests or alternate format requests. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met. You will only receive a response to inquiries related to these topics.


Why join Coast Capital Savings?

Purpose is our North Star. We look at everything through our purpose. It informs the advice we provide our members, the experiences and products we create, and the programs we build to support our employees and communities.

Committed to inclusion and engagement. We have an ongoing focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion and routinely track how we're doing, and what we need to do to keep improving. We foster a culture where everyone can feel safe to be who they really are and thrive.

A career that grows with you. We believe in developing our people and promoting from within. Many employees have spent decades, and sometimes their entire careers, with Coast Capital and have progressed from the frontlines to senior leadership.

Work where you're most effective. In 2020 the world changed, and that includes how we work. In response to COVID-19 we launched myWork, which gives employees flexibility in where they work based on the nature of their role.

Benefits that flex to the needs of you and your family. We offer comprehensive, customizable benefits for you and your family, so you can choose what fits best for you and your lifestyle.

Retirement options. We also take care of our employees once they retire. That's why we offer the choice of a defined contribution or defined benefit pension plan or RSP's.

Mortgage and auto financing benefits. Employees save thousands on their mortgages and auto loans with best-in-category benefits.

Real Recognition. We recognize excellence throughout the year, through an online community that lets employees give kudos and thanks throughout the year. We're human, which means we like to have fun with events, celebrations, and recognition throughout the year.

An award winning culture. We're a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies and are regularly recognized by Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and the BC Top Employers Awards.

We reinvest 10% back into the community. When we do well, our communities do well. That's why since 2000 we've invested over $90 million into our member's communities.

Double your impact. Through our employee volunteer program, Coast Capital donates $10 for every hour you volunteer to a Canadian charity or non-profit of your choice.

D&I at Coast At Coast Capital, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We're not all the same and we like it that way. We don't just accept differences - we celebrate, support, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our members, and our community. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.