Senior Advisor, Financial Modelling and Rating Agency Relations

As a Senior Advisor, Financial Modelling and Rating Agency Relations, you’ll be tasked with understanding and evaluating the quantitative criteria that credit rating agencies use in their methodologies, and then make recommendations to management. You’ll be responsible for modelling the methodologies used by rating agencies to assess the impact of Desjardins’s financial plans and results on credit ratings. This evolving role entails increasing responsibility for relations with rating agencies and investors. More specifically, you will be required to :

• Model the methodologies used by rating agencies

• Understand the financial concepts needed to create accurate and reliable models

• Interpret financial statements with an in-depth knowledge of accounting

• Analyze complex data and draw relevant conclusions

• Apply methodologies of rating agencies (Moody’s, S&P, Fitch, DBRS)

• Provide reliable analyses and maintain high accuracy

• Work independently and develop accountability

• Explain complex financial concepts to different audiences in a clear, simple way

• Develop excellent interpersonal skills

• Collaborate with internal and external contributors to work as a team

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration (with a specialization in accounting, finance, mathematics or actuarial science) or in an appropriate discipline

• A minimum of six years of relevant experience in a related field with experience in financial modelling

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• CPA or CFA designation

• Knowledge of French is required   

• Proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI

• In-depth accounting knowledge to interpret financial statements

• Knowledge of rating agency methodologies (Moody’s, S&P, Fitch, DBRS)

• Knowledge of programming (VBA, SQL)

Action oriented, Collaborates, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

General finance and accounting (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-02-12