Risk Analyst - Montréal, Canada - BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas

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Montréal, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

RISK ANALYST (

JOB NUMBER:
RISK ND)

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal's Top Employers in 2024.

We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future.

Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal.

The position at a glance

RISK is a fully independent function whose mission is to advise the bank's top management on risk appetite, to provide fast and reliable information about the risk profile to report, to offer high quality risk management expertise to the group's stakeholders as well as to foster risk anticipation.

RISK Markets & Financial Institutions ("RISK MFI") is responsible for the monitoring of market, liquidity and counterparty risks of the BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) perimeter.

RISK MFI helps the Group senior management, the RISK Function and Global Markets to make the best choices by anticipating on events and finding the right balance between profitability and long-term protection of the Bank.

RISK MFI is organized into 2 streams (Analysis & Decisions and Platform), present in 14 locations across Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC) and Americas.

In detail

Monitor main risks and limits on business lines,
Manage production issues affecting market risks in tandem with IT teams,
Participate in process harmonization with counterparts in Europe and Asia,
Participate in innovation projects to improve process efficiency,
Perform detailed portfolio reviews of various counterparties in view of an upcoming credit committee,
Analyze and report stress test scenarios
Assist front office marketers/traders in new trade simulation for nonvanilla payoffs ("pretrade" assistance)
Investigate credit line overestimations and perform overrides where necessary ("posttrade" investigation)
Participate in working groups as part Counterparty Credit Risk initiatives
Monitor a business line for market risk (e.g. equity derivatives, interest rates, credit products, etc.), which can involve a number of recurrent tasks, including daily limit reporting and limit excess notification, as well as weekly Main Positions report production,
Provide pre

- and post-trade assistance to the Front Office, and assume the responsibility of one or more override categories,

Any other tasks that the team may be required to perform.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Financial Engineering, Finance, Math, Sciences, Economics, Econometrics or related discipline,
35 years of relevant experience in Finance industry
Proficiency with MS Office Tools, and an interest in developing practical solutions to data analysis problems by using more advanced solutions (Python),
Some familiarity with financial products is an advantage (bond pricing, definition of Greeks (Delta/Vega/Gamma), concepts of option pricing) and is preferred,
Exposure to banking regulation issues is an advantage but not a requirement.
Proficient written & oral communication
Motivation and ability to work collaboratively as part of a global team
Curiosity and ability to learn quickly and being results driven
Capacity for critical thinking & express good judgement and a sense of responsibility
High degree of work ethics and exemplary conduct
Excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of the English language is required

What's in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering.

Hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working up to 50% and flexible working hours are available for most positions.

BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

To find out more about our range of benefits, click here

What you need to know

You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas' office(s) is an essential function of this position;
Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. These will be clearly mentioned in the qualifications of the position;

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.

BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of ra