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Job Specifications

Job Title: Business Analyst - Risk Specialist

Location: Mississauga, ON

Work Mode: Hybrid

Overview: Global Financial Firm located in Mississauga, ON has an immediate contract opportunity.

Reliable internet, computer, and Android or iPhone are required for remote access.
Expected to be in the office weekly for 3 days depending on team requirements.
Video/f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for Volcker governance controls including ensuring accuracy and completeness of Desk Mandate documents.
Act as a SME in respect to the Volcker Rule and ensure compliance with relevant standards and procedures.
Review newly approved products to ensure they are appropriately scoped.
Partner with key stakeholders to monitor changes in business activity and assess Volcker implications.
Support business in ensuring Volcker compliance requirements are met on an ongoing basis.
Partner with Technology teams to develop sustainable solutions supporting the Volcker Program.
Identify, prioritize, and proactively manage dependencies, risks, exceptions, and issues.
Coverage of specific desks leveraging the Risk Mitigating Hedging (RMH) exemption.
Documentation and analysis of desks' hedging strategies alongside Market Risk Management (MRM).
Variety of project work including assisting in the response to regulatory examinations and queries from Regulators.
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of global markets trading products and services, e.g., Fixed Income, Equity, Currencies & Commodities.
Understanding of Front Office trading processes and trade lifecycle within a large bank/dealer.
Knowledge of market risk and/or regulatory rules pertaining to risk is advantageous.
Experience with regulatory rules and ideally in delivering regulatory initiatives.
Exposure to analyzing legislative and regulatory texts and associated legal analysis.
Proficiency in risk management data analysis and tools is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
Organized, with the ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize accordingly.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to mobilize and motivate delivery in a cooperative and collaborative working environment across trading and support functions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fluency in MS Office suite.
Knowledge of internal Client systems is a plus.

Education:

Bachelor’s/University degree. Potentially a Master’s degree.

About the Company

For more than 30 years, Axelon has been exceeding market expectations and delivering top talent to the Fortune 500. Our team's dedication and commitment to our clients' success have always set us apart. Axelon continues to empower its employees with technological advancements developed for top business performance, making Axelon a leading global staffing services provider in the industry. Historically rooted in the technology sector, Axelon now services many labor categories. At Axelon, you'll be part of a team that accelera... Know more