Risk Operations Analyst -4 month term (Hybrid)

Central 1 cooperatively empowers credit unions and other financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians. Central 1 provides critical services at scale to enable a thriving credit union system. We do this by collaborating with our clients, developing strategies, products and services to support the financial well-being of their more than 5 million diverse customers in communities across Canada. For more information, visit www.central1.com.

What we offer:

• Work-life flexibility 

• Hybrid work environment 

• Variable annual incentive plan

• Generous annual vacation allotment

• Top-notch flexible benefits plan including family building and gender affirmation

• Retirement Plan, matched contributions at 6%

• Access to a learning platform and educational assistance support

• Access to a virtual wellness platform

• Career development opportunities

• Wellness Flex Fund to support personal interest and activities

• Day off to volunteer in your community and other paid time off options

• Corporate discounts

*subject to employment agreement

Job Summary:

As a Risk Operations Analyst, you’ll proactively identify and escalate risk concerns to management while partnering with Treasury team members to investigate and resolve issues.
 

This is a fast-paced, detail-driven role where accuracy is critical, as your work directly helps protect the organization from financial and reputational risk.

What you'll be doing:
 

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for all existing and new Middle Office processes.

• Keep documentation current through regular updates.

• Maintain the team’s Confluence page and ensure materials are clearly structured and accessible
   

• Ensure proper setup and maintenance of static and market data (curves, securities, generators, limits, pricing, yields).

• Confirm that all data requests comply with Central 1 policies and procedures.

• Escalate any requests outside policy to Risk Management for approval
   

• Ensure trades and transactions are accurately recorded in the system of record.

• Verify compliance with internal policies and procedures.

• Analyze reports to monitor trade compliance and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity.

• Perform daily transaction verifications, end-of-day rating reviews, and off-market testing
   

• Perform key compliance and control procedures to ensure the integrity and accuracy of Treasury activities.

• Support prevention of fraudulent or harmful trading.

• Apply limits in accordance with internal policies.

• Conduct new product and counterparty reviews.

• Complete daily verification processes
   

• Administer the credit union custody program.

• Ensure transactions are entered accurately and on time into the system of record
   

• Manage collateral in accordance with collateral agreements.

• Ensure deadlines and minimum requirements are met.

• Monitor margin calls and resolve disputes promptly
   

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager, Middle Office.

• Provide backup support for team members when required.

What you'll have:

• Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• 1–3 years of experience in risk management, finance, or treasury, preferably within a treasury middle office or compliance/control function.

• Knowledge of treasury markets and products such as fixed income, derivatives, futures, options, foreign exchange, and securitization is an asset.

• Understanding of liquidity, market, and traded credit risk concepts and measurement techniques.

• Strong attention to detail and quantitative accuracy.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.

• High integrity and commitment to strong control practices.

• Ability to collaborate across teams (Risk, Front Office, Operations) and resolve conflicts constructively.

• Confidence to question senior staff and escalate issues when necessary.

• Adaptability and responsiveness in a fast-changing environment

Salary range: $60,000-$65,000

The salary represents the job rate determined for the successful candidate who is fully competent in the role. The actual salary will vary depending on market conditions and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. 

Central 1 does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to screen, assess, or select applicants during our recruitment process. This job posting is for an existing, specific vacancy within our organization. All applications will be considered exclusively for the position described in this posting.

Central 1 is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive workforce by creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome all applicants to join our diverse workforce and we will provide an accessible candidate experience including, but not limited to accommodations to interview sites and alternate formats upon request to our Recruitment team.