RISK Quantitative Research Analyst

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 back-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 well-developed risk management culture is based on a long-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 back-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 VaR, Stressed VaR, 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 back-testing and the VaR 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

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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 value-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 set-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.

• 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.