RISK Quantitative Research Analyst Lisboa

RISK Quantitative Research Analyst
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

About The Job

• The mission of the RISK Quantitative Research Analyst is to develop and continually improve the group’s risk modelling & measurement, analysis and
  - testing capabilities, on market and counterparty risks
• SIGMA is the quantitative modelling team with overall responsibility for market, liquidity and counterparty credit risk methods within BNP Paribas
• The team sits within Global Framework (GF), which is part of the Risk Function of the group. The Risk Function is globally accountable for the definition of official risk policies, guidelines and procedures, as well as the quantification and monitoring of risks taken by the various business lines, to ensure alignment with risk appetite and policies. At BNP Paribas, a
  - developed risk management culture is based on a
  - term vision, a committed management, and a strong and independent organisation
• Within GF, SIGMA’s mission is to develop and continually improve the group’s risk modelling & measurement analysis and
  - testing capabilities. SIGMA is organised in four streams, each responsible for a given asset class (IRFX, Credit / Repo, Equity / Commodity) or transversal aspects of risk methods (Cross-Product), as well as a quantitative development stream
• The team’s remit includes internal risk models in use within the Bank, such as Va
  R, Stressed Va
  R, IRC and CRM models in the market risk space, as well as EEPE, Stressed EEPE, Regulatory CVA models in the counterparty risk space
  
  

Your Main Activities Are

• Participate in methodology projects, gathering and documenting requirements
• Investigate, analyse and design risk methods, respecting the aims of accurately capturing risks
• Design, develop and test code changes required to implement the risk methods in the risk systems
• Ensure that all methodologies, tools, processes and procedures are documented
• Contribute to the quality assurance processes surrounding risk measurement including
  - testing and the Va
  R Adequacy (P&L Explain)
• Support regulatory interactions, participating in industry working groups and Quantitative Impact Studies (QIS)
• In a transactional or advisory capacity, assist risk managers and Front Office in the prompt, accurate and astute risk assessment of deals
• Ensure a robust permanent control framework to deliver in a timely manner, reliable and consistent backtesting
  
  

Profile and Skills to Success

• Masters Degree in Mathematics / Physics / Quantitative Finance or related
• Advanced level of English, both written and oral
• Knowledge in
• Market Risk and/or Counterparty Risk Modelling capacity
• Derivatives: their Risk drivers and the models used to price them
• At least one of the following: Credit / Repo / IR/FX / Equity / Commodities
• Design and Implementation of Quantitative Models (preferably using C# and/or C++)
• Attention to detail / rigor
• Ability to collaborate / teamwork
• Analytical ability
• Communication skills, both written and oral
• Organisational skills
  

Why joining BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution
  
  

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183. 000 employees, including more than 146. 000 in Europe.

• Our presence in Portugal
  
  

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8. 700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing
- added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

• International reach
  
  

Thanks To Its International Presence And Regular And Close Collaboration Among Its Different Entities, BNP Paribas Has The Resources To Support All Clients With Financing, Investment, Savings And Protection Solutions That Help Make Their Projects a Success. BNP Paribas Holds Key Positions In Its Three Core Operating Divisions

• Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines;
• Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services;
• Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.
• Diversity and Inclusion commitment
  
  

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

• Commitment towards work/life balance
  
  

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

• Remote Working Conditions
  
  

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working
- up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp. lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

• Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
• In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.
  
  

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