Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, Zolo, and Flexiti Financial Inc., provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money.
We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.
At QFG, we have a culture of innovation where technology serves people—both our team and our customers. We see AI as a collaborative and transformative enabler, and we are seeking forward-thinking individuals who can effectively integrate it into their daily work. The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for change, helping us use AI to create a more efficient and rewarding employee experience while also developing cutting-edge solutions that delight and serve our customers. Join us in shaping a future where AI empowers our team to do their best work and helps us deliver unparalleled customer experiences.
This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.
What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?
Health & wellbeing resources and programs
Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
Competitive compensation and benefits packages
Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office
Career growth and development opportunities
Opportunities to contribute to community causes
Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment
We’re looking for our next Risk & Credit Analyst. Could It Be You?
The purpose of the Risk & Credit Analyst is to ensure Questrade’s Risk and Operations functions are completed to facilitate regular and extended trading hours.
The Risk & Credit Analyst monitors and analyzes Questrade’s exposure to market conditions in real time by reviewing trading activity and assigning follow up with clients when necessary. They perform various tasks to ensure client positions are accurate and within defined risk parameters. They take preventive action in order to ensure clients do not take outsized speculative positions and ensure client account equity does not fall into a negative balance.
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In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Concentration monitoring
Issue margin calls and give instruction to Trade Desk to cover accounts in margin calls
Proprietary trader position management and exposure monitoring
Validate option assignments and exercises
Notify clients of margin calls, low equity, RRSP negative balances
Update and assess canceled and busted trades
Assessing USD vs. CAD balances risk
Evaluating complex option strategies and provide instruction to Trade Desk to liquidate option positions that pose exercise/assignment risk
Report on deficient accounts and work with the legal team to recover balances
Ad-Hoc reporting or project work
So are YOU our next Risk & Credit Analyst? You are if you…
Have a post secondary degree/diploma in related or quantitative field
Have 1 + years of financial industry experience
Have 1 + years of experience in Risk
Have a strong interest in and knowledge of the financial industry
Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to articulate complex information in a clear and concise manner
Have excellent MS Excel skills and G-suite, Python, SQL, PowerBI experience is preferred
Are working towards CFA/FRM designation (preferred)
Additional kudos if you…
Have completed a CSI course (CSC, DFC, OLC)
Additional Information…
Please note: This role will be required to be in office 3 days a week
Sounds like you? Click below to apply!
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At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.
Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
