Senior Analyst, Operational Policies and Programs (Investment Analytics)(Ottawa)

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the Investment Analytics team in the Senior Analyst, Capital Markets position. In this role, you will support CMHC’s investment strategy and operations through independent measurement of investment portfolio valuation, performance, and reporting for various stakeholders. You will also support the development and delivery of investment performance analytical tools and solutions, as well as Corporate related initiatives.

 
What you’ll do:

• Deliver on core weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial positions, risk measurement, and performance reporting, some of which are presented to senior management and the Board.
• Participate in the review of security pricing and market/liquidity risk monitoring for the insurance, securitization, lending or pension fund portfolios.
• Explain financial valuations, financial results, and financial variances to various stakeholders, including internal and external auditors.
• Document and implement effective procedures and internal controls while identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiencies, and eliminate errors. 
• Stay informed on international standards and Canadian industry best practices, identify emerging innovations and trends, and provide recommendations.
• Support financial information system upgrades, develop user acceptance test plans, and test and validate results.
• Act as a point of contact for various stakeholder groups including, financial reporting, external and internal investment managers, risk management, compliance, audit and legal.

 
What you should have: 

• An undergraduate degree with a concentration in Financial Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial analysis related to capital markets.
• Demonstrated experience using financial instrument valuation software and market information system tools such as, Bloomberg and Wall Street Suite with the ability to develop system-oriented solutions in Excel/VBA, SAS, or other object-oriented languages.
• Demonstrated reporting skills with the ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to work independently, within a team, and with various internal stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of conceptual and transactional elements of capital markets, fixed income instruments to structured securities and derivatives, back-office operations, treasury and risk management.

 
It would be great if you also had:

• A professional designation completed or in progress (CFA, FRM, PRM, CIPM, CPA). 

Posting closing date:  Note, the competition will remain active until filled. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!