Market Risk Analyst

Market Risk Analyst

The RISK Market & Financial Institutions (RISK MFI) platform supports the monitoring of market, counterparty, valuation and liquidity risks derived from the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) and credit risks within financial institutions to help senior management in decision‑making. The Market Risk Analyst will play a key role in monitoring and enhancing the market risk framework.

Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute daily market risk reports for all business lines, including Basel 2. 5 metrics such as Value‑At‑Risk, Stressed Value‑At‑Risk and Incremental Risk Charge.
• Monitor market risk limits and notify / escalation procedures for excesses.
• Provide metric variation analysis on a regular or ad‑hoc basis to inform related business processes.
• Ensure consistent implementation of the Market Risk Framework across business lines, adapting to regulatory changes such as FRTB, Targeted Review of Internal Models, French Banking Law & Volker Rule.
• Industrialise processes such as Market Risk Limits calibration while maintaining compliance.

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Financial Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, Computer Science or related discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Power
  Point, Word).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesise large data sets.
• Excellent organisation, teamwork and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Python programming.
• Knowledge of market risk management techniques.
• Results‑oriented mindset and proactive attitude.
• Inquisitive and test‑and‑learn approach.

Why Join BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas is a leading European bank with global reach, operating in 63 countries and employing over 146, 000 professionals in Europe. In Portugal, the Group employs more than 8, 700 people across 10 business entities, providing a diverse and challenging environment.

Our culture values diversity, inclusion, work‑life balance and offers flexible remote working options supported by the Smart Working framework.

Applications must be submitted in English. Further documentation will be requested during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BNP Paribas is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: N/A
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Finance and Sales
• Industry: Banking and Financial Services