Markets Risk Controller (m/d/w)
We are partnered with a leading international financial services organization dedicated to creating a world of opportunity. By joining their team in France, you'll help drive the growth of their Wealth and Personal Banking business across Europe.
If you're curious, entrepreneurial, and passionate about financial markets, this fast-paced, cross-functional role could be a great fit for you.
What You'll Do
You will work as part of the second line of defense, focusing on market risk across continental Europe. Your responsibilities will include:
- Defining risk limits aligned with the bank's strategy and risk appetite.
- Monitoring trading activity in collaboration with Front Office teams across rates, credit, and equity markets. Analyzing risks in detail and challenging business positions.
- Reviewing new products and non-standard transactions to ensure proper risk controls are in place.
- Identifying and analyzing significant positions and communicating insights to senior management for informed decision-making.
- Designing stress test scenarios that could lead to significant losses and calculating their impact.
- Supporting the implementation of regulatory capital-related developments.
What We're Looking For
- A Master's degree (or equivalent) from an engineering school or university, with strong theoretical knowledge in quantitative finance.
- A solid first experience in market risk management.
- Proactive, autonomous, and curious, with a strong sense of initiative.
- Team-oriented and adaptable, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
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