Senior Consultant Financial Risk Management

Overview

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.

What you will do

You will 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. Based on client needs, you will work closely with partners and directors on engagements related to the following areas:

• Capital markets business activities (e.g. sales and trading, origination) as well as banking treasury management (e.g. cash management, liquidity management, hedging).
• Governance and modelling of market / counterparty / liquidity / interest rate risk as well as the related regulatory expectations such as FRTB, IRRBB, SA-CVA & CCR.
• Operations supporting capital markets and investment management activities such as front-to-back process review / optimization and function assessment of technology solutions.
• Investment and portfolio construction activities covering both public markets (fixed income, equity markets) and private markets (infrastructure, real estate, private equity, private debt);
• Investment risk management, governance, and modeling for asset managers (market, credit, counterparty, liquidity, leverage, and concentration risks);

During these engagements, you will be called upon to:

• 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.

What you bring to the role

• 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. Consulting experience is an strong asset.
• A professional designation such as CFA or FRM is considered an asset;
• Advanced proficiency in Powerpoint and Excel
• Knowledge of a programming language (e.g., Matlab, Python, VBA, R);
• Knowledge of technology platforms supporting the investment industry (e.g., Numerix, Bloomberg, Eagle, Murex, SimCorp) is considered an asset;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.

What you will bring to the team

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to prepare clear and concise presentations and reports;
• Strong sense of initiative, organization, and priority management;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities;
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy;
• Proven ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

The key to your success

• You are highly motivated and enthusiastic about taking on a variety of challenges and working on strategic, large-scale projects in the financial sector;
• You have a strong ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative concepts to develop value-added recommendations for clients;
• You quickly understand new concepts and ideas;
• You possess strong intellectual curiosity;
• You are a team player who adapts quickly to new challenges and demonstrates a strong sense of initiative and resourcefulness;
• You are rigorous in your approach and consistently strive to deliver high-quality work.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

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. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. 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. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.