CIB Market Risk performs the following primary functions:
• Quantification of the risk of a potential loss of value in assets and liabilities due to changes in market variables, e.g. interest rates, equity and commodity prices.
• Ongoing monitoring and control of a business unit’s exposure to market risk through risk limits.
• Performance of stress testing and qualitative risk assessments of a business unit’s trading portfolio.
• Facilitation of efficient risk-return decisions.
• Regular dialogue with the trading businesses with respect to risk appetite, risk limits and individual large and complex transactions.
The candidate will join the Market Risk team based in Paris that covers the Fixed Income Financing business of the Corporate Investment Bank (CIB).
- You will be working in a leading- edge Risk organization, utilizing a wide variety of trading analysis tools to monitor risk exposures and understand the factors that drive the profits and loss affecting the trading portfolio.
- You will be following actively the global financial markets, focusing on daily price movements and impacts to the trading portfolio, engaging regularly with the Trading business and the Market Risk management team.
- You will have the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the functioning of Global Financial Markets, macro-economics and a wide-ranging suite of financial products traded by JP Morgan and the key risks associated with them.
- You will be challenged to be innovative in looking for threats and weaknesses in the risk profile and expected to be pro-active in bringing these to the attention of the trading business and the Market Risk management team.
- You will perform scenario analysis and stress testing, conduct ad-hoc and regular risk analysis as well deep dives into various risk themes, and communicate findings
- You will work in a unique international environment where different perspectives are shared and welcomed across various level of seniority
- You will be innovative in using Data Science techniques to analyse data from a variety of sources to create rich insights that enable better decision-making.
- You will have opportunities to access an extensive range of trainings and personal development programmes , to join thematic working groups spanning from work-life balance, digitalisation, climate change and others
Skills/Qualifications
• Strong academic background with a minimum Bachelor’s Degree. JPMorgan recruits from all academic disciplines.
• Keen interest in financial markets and derivative product
• Team player and future leader with exceptional drive, creativity and interpersonal skill
• Lateral thinker, tenacious, commitment to getting things done and detail focused
• Ability to form constructive, professional relationships with a wide variety of teams in the firm
• Knowledge of Market Risk practices such stress testing, scenario analysis, VaR, risk sensitivities, limits an advantage
• Strong excel skills required; working knowledge of Python or Tableau programming a plu
• Fluency in English is a prerequisite along with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
About us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
About the Team
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.
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