Python & Automation Analyst; Market Risk

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an individual to join a top bank in downtown Toronto for a 12-month contract position. The role supports the end-to-end market risk analytics and reporting process, with a strong emphasis on Python and automation.

The successful candidate will spend roughly 50% of their time on daily reporting and 50% on automation and improvement initiatives. The team is looking for a forward‑looking individual who proactively identifies opportunities to improve and automate existing processes rather than maintaining the status quo.

This team is responsible for delivering accurate, complete, and timely market risk measurements while maintaining strong operational processes and controls. The group supports internal stakeholders as well as regulatory reporting requirements.

The team is highly collaborative and consists of approximately 6 team members.

• Produce and support daily market risk reporting, primarily during morning hours

• Execute scheduled and ad‑hoc market risk processes accurately and on time

• Monitor and analyze key market risk metrics, including Value at Risk (VaR), Stress testing, Trading limits, Daily P&L back‑testing and investigation of exceptions

• Upload and validate risk exposures within internal systems

• Produce and maintain dashboards and reporting outputs

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and automate manual workflows

• Work on several mini automation projects using Python

• Support strong governance, controls, and documentation in line with regulatory standards

• Assist with internal and external audit requests as needed

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in automation and reporting using Python.

• Post‑secondary degree in a related field (Finance, Economics, Math, Engineering, etc.)

• Intermediate Python skills (mandatory, including ability to write and troubleshoot)

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Basic working knowledge of SQL and Excel (VBA is ideal)

• Comfortable working in a production‑driven reporting environment

• Strong programming mindset and interest in process transformation - Foundational understanding of market risk concepts, such as VaR, SVaR, stress testing, Greeks, limits

• CFA, FRM, or other risk‑related designation

• Knowledge of capital markets products (e.g., bonds, options, derivatives)

• Exposure to regulatory risk reporting or audit support

• Prior experience automating reporting or data workflows

• Knowledge of industry trends and regulatory requirements for risk reporting.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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