Risk Analyst

Position Summary : What You Will Do :

• Develop and maintain a standard set of risk performance reports to identify overall credit risk of the portfolio trends at a dynamic level.
• Contribute as a key member of the Risk team working primarily on the Credit Models Project to increase our credit underwriting automation and improve decision accuracy.
• Utilize financial math concepts and a robust python skillset to assist with the ongoing maintenance and improvement of various python scripts including portfolio simulation, which contribute to the overall loan portfolio risk monitoring.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis leading to credit strategy optimization across the entire credit life cycle.
• Proactively analyze data to answer key questions from stakeholders.
• Maintain continuous improvement efforts through self driven critical and curious data examination.
• Partner with Business Intelligence to validate, structure, and integrate new and existing data.
• Perform user acceptance testing for risk related functions.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

What You Will Need to Succeed :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Management, or other relevant fields
• Minimum of 3 years experience as an analyst preferably in the lending industry
• High Proficiency in SQL, Tableau and Python
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to independently solve problems with data
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
• Ability to gather and understand business requirements for statistical analysis and translate those requirements for the purpose of data collection
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to understand new analytical concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel (macros and advanced mathematical functions, etc.).
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to communicate at various level of the organization and cross functionally

What We Offer

At Progressa, we are a diverse group whose goal is to achieve measurable improvement to our customers' financial health. To do so we are committed to creating an inclusive, fun, vibrant environment where our employees and clients feel respected and supported. At Progressa your story and goals matter to us. We encourage teamwork, friendship and enthusiasm while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

At Progressa you will receive:

• Competitive Pay
• Incentive Program
• Health & Dental Benefits Program
• RRSP Match
• Paid Day Off on your Birthday
• Paid Vacation
• Staff Outing
• 5 Paid Sick Days
• Permanent Remote Work