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Agrium Inc. is a recognized leading global manufacturer of crop nutrients and retailer of agricultural inputs.? As a global company and a Top 50 Employer in Alberta, Top 100 Employer in Canada and one of Canada?s Best Diversity Employers, we are proud of our ability to provide challenging opportunities to top talented individuals.? Located at our head office in South Calgary, Agrium currently has an exciting Quantitative Risk Analyst opportunity within our Enterprise Risk Management department.

Enterprise Risk Management is a multi-disciplinary function that seeks to promote a strong risk management culture across the organization. The scope of the group is broad, covering the full spectrum of risk, including operational, financial, environmental, political and strategic risks. The Enterprise Risk Management department continues to work with business units to provide an integrated risk management solution across the business risk management cycle. Relying on its internal expertise, the ERM group is focused on delivering risk services across the value-chain within the organization. Due to continuous growth, we are seeking a Quantitative Risk Analyst to help develop and enhance overall risk management function and quantitative models and tools.

The Quantitative Risk Analyst is responsible for assisting the Enterprise Risk Management Specialist in model assessment, development, review and maintenance. The goal of this placement is to enhance our risk function through providing risk services to various groups across Agrium and build competency in the core responsibilities of the role which directly aligns to organization objectives. As the successful candidate, you will get exposure to various facets of our business and gain diverse hands-on experience in quantitative risk assessment tools and techniques.

This role would be particularly suited to a candidate with a strong mathematical background who is interested in quantitative techniques and risk analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Support in the development of various business assessments and quantitative risk models in the areas of finance, environment, project planning and analysis, acquisition analysis, distribution management etc
• Enhance existing Excel-based models utilizing Monte Carlo simulation and optimization techniques
• Perform stress testing, sensitivity and decision analyses utilizing decision trees and influence diagrams
• Develop knowledge in and gain expertise in DecisionTools Suite (seven analytical Excel-based programs) to effectively quantify risks and reduce uncertainty
• Assist on implementation projects for new risk clients from business units
• Assist with the development of a more robust quantitative-based risk-reporting framework. Assist with maintaining and improving the risk report production process
• Utilizing quantitative risk assessment techniques analyze and disseminate results and findings
• Support risk scenario analysis
• Support a specialist in risk training and facilitation of risk workshops
• Keep abreast with developments and emergence of industry best practices and academic research in quantitative risk management
• Assess analytical tools currently in use in the unit and scan business and academic sources for alternatives; test these and suggest their use in the unit, if feasible
• Support special projects and requests from business units and risk owners

Qualifications:

• 8+ years combined experience and education
• Master?s (or a Ph.D.) degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Risk Management, Engineering or a related field; OR
• A combination of an MBA with concentration in Finance or a quantitative discipline with a Bachelor?s degree OR
• A combination of a CFA (Charted Financial Analyst) or FRM (Financial Risk Manager) with a Bachelor?s degree
• Working knowledge of financial modeling and forecasting is highly desirable
• Advanced Excel skills; working knowledge of VBA to develop macros in Excel is strongly preferred
• Diverse and advanced knowledge of quantitative risk management concepts, techniques, models and tools
• Familiarity with emerging trends in Risk Management and Governance is an asset
• Highly advanced investigative, analytical and problem solving skills
• Highly advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received
• Highly motivated multi-tasker with capability and willingness to learn
• Adaptable and flexible to changing needs of the business

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• Competitive compensation
• Extensive on-the-job learning in an environment that encourages development
• The opportunity to take on increased responsibilities and make valuable contributions to the success of your team and the organization
• An on-site fitness facility to keep your mind and body at peak performance; and
• An organizational culture that promotes corporate social responsibility and recognizes employees during monthly Town Hall meetings

How to Apply:

If you have the desire to work for a company with multiple Top Employer awards and meet the required qualifications, please apply no later than?February 24, 2012 at www.agrium.com/careers.

We welcome diversity in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal Canadians.

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