Risk Analyst - Middle Office

As a Risk Analyst Student, you will support the Middle Office & Quantitative Analytics team in executing daily trade valuation and risk reporting activities, contributing to the governance and performance measurement of Irving Oil’s Commodity Risk Management (CRM) program. You’ll also assist the Quantitative Analytics team with model development, gaining exposure to both physical and financial trading operations.

The Middle Office & Quantitative Analytics team is responsible for the governance, compliance, and reporting of activities under our Commodity Risk Management program, which helps to stabilize the company’s cash flow by mitigating the impact of price volatility in the financial derivatives market. The program ensures that even when market prices fluctuate unexpectedly, the organization can still meet its financial targets. The team sits within our Home Office under the Governance, Planning & Risk department, and works closely with both the front and back office to manage contract documentation, monitor compliance, and report key metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily valuation of the trade portfolio by gathering data from various platforms and reviewing contract documentation

• Support the reporting of risk management metrics to ensure CRM policy compliance

• Assist with ad hoc process improvement projects to enhance reporting and data workflows

• Review trading information across systems and internal documents to validate accuracy

• Collaborate with the Quantitative Analytics team on model development and performance tracking

Your Skills:  

• Strong attention to detail

• Willingness to learn and apply new concepts in finance and risk management

• Effective communication skills for working with cross-functional stakeholders

• Basic understanding of financial principles

• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite; openness to learning programming languages

Your Experience:  

• Currently enrolled in a Business Administration program completing 2nd or 3rd year of study with a strong interest in finance   

• Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education and be returning to school

What We Offer:

• Professional Development – Student focused learning & development sessions, mentorships and networking events

• Student Benefits – Housing allowance, relocation support, co-op fee reimbursement and parking allowance for qualifying candidates

• Work Environment – Work in our home office building or our refinery with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café

• Wellness Support – With 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Volunteer and Donation Matching Program – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program 

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.​

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