Risk analyst for market transactions

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RISK ANALYST
FOR MARKET TRANSACTIONS

Prevent the bank from taking excessive risks using mathematics

Do the financial markets not faze you? Are you a talented financial mathematician and know how to anticipate? The position of Risk Analyst for market transactions at Societe Generale awaits you!

Based on the trading floor, you will be the main contact person for traders for whom you will analyse positions in relation to the limits set by the Group. To do this, you will use machine learning and statistical learning tools. You will be autonomous yet still have a cross-functional position in the bank. Risk management and the quality of market activities depend on you.

Your responsibilities

Analyse the risk factors (Greeks, stress-tests, VaR etc.) related to trading activities
Define the risk limits to be observed by traders
Participate in establishing new risk analysis methodologies and consider the impact of new regulations (FRTB, Volcker, etc.)
Develop tools for automating, optimising and analysing various indicators (limited developments, projections, etc.)
Propose tools that are continually more powerful and innovative

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOB

A strategic position within the trading room.

A high degree of autonomy.

Possibility of training in underlying markets.

Mathis, Risk analyst

Video transcript

Hello, my name is Mathis. I'm a risk analyst at Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking in Paris since 2020. I did an internship in London in 2018 and as I really enjoyed it, I decided to return into the Groupe in my current team.

My job is to analyze the metrics of risk and profit and loss for trading. Metrics are mathematical tools used to analyze the risk level of a financial product. Therefore, I certify these metrics on a daily basis. Certification means validating and explaining why the metrics have varied according to market parameters. Market parameters are, for example, interest rate or exchange rate.
I feel useful every day because we are key partners in the production of metrics based on risk models. The results are seen all the way up to Group management level. We are also key players in trading, for which we analyze the economic result and the level of risk.

A key skill for my job would be the knowledge of financial market product, valorisation methods, and sensitivities to market parameters. Python code is also becoming a major asset for any analyst. Finally, an eye for detail, analytical skills and curiosity are essential in this job.

I work in a team of eight analysts. The team is young, close-knit and complementary. It's great to know we can count on each other. We operate in the trading room of Société Générale, one of the largest in Europe. Therefore, we benefit from the dynamic and the atmosphere specific of a trading room. At first, it's quite impressive, but you soon realize that it's a chance to work into the heart of the bank's reactor.

I'd say Société Générale is an excellent springboard for young people. You learn something new every day. We are fortunate to benefit from training provided by a specialist, on an annual basis, on the module of our choice. This year, for example, I chose foreign exchange products. I think it's a real value added to my professional development.

You should be...

Good command of financial mathematics

Knowledge of products and how financial markets work

Good command of database management tools (Excel, Access)

Comfortable with programming languages (Python, VBA, SQL, R, etc.)

Fluent English

5 years of higher education: engineering, specialisation in mathematics or statistics

Frequently asked questions about Risk Analyst

What is a Risk Analyst?

A risk analyst assesses the financial and operational risks of a company. They help anticipate potential threats (credit, market, operational, etc.) and recommend solutions to minimise or manage these risks.

What are the main responsibilities of a risk analyst?

The primary responsibilities of a risk analyst include:

identifying and evaluating various types of risks (market, credit, liquidity, etc.);
analysing data to predict and model risks;
recommending hedging or risk management strategies;
ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.

What skills are essential to become a risk analyst?

To be a successful risk analyst, one needs:

strong knowledge in finance and statistics;
analytical and summarising skills for handling complex data;
familiarity with risk management tools and specialised software;
proficiency with regulatory standards (Basel III, Solvency II, etc.);
communication skills to present analyses to decision-makers.

What training is required to become a risk analyst?

The educational background for a risk analyst typically includes:

a master’s degree (bac+5) in finance, economics or mathematics;
specialised training in risk management or quantitative finance;
a master’s degree from a prestigious business school or university;
certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or CFA, which are considered assets.

How does a risk analyst's career progress over time?

Over the course of their career, a risk analyst can advance to roles such as risk manager, head of risk or chief risk officer. They can also specialise in a specific risk area (credit, market or operational risk) or pursue an international career or positions in investment banking.

What does a typical day look like for a risk analyst?

On a daily basis, a risk analyst is likely to:

analyse trends and risk indicators;
monitor new regulations and their potential impact;
collaborate with operational and financial teams;
prepare reports on risk exposure for senior management;
participate in risk committees.

What is the average salary of a risk analyst?

The salary of a risk analyst varies according to experience, industry and location.
In France, for example, it ranges from €40,000 to €70,000 per year for junior to senior risk analysts.

How to join us

To get to know each other and make sure you will be happy as part of Societe Generale, please follow the below steps.

Get in touch

By responding to our job advertisement.

Tell us a little bit more about yourself

We’ll contact you for an initial exchange
and online tests.

Is it a match?

You’ll meet our operational team and human
resources partners.

Welcome!

The job is yours, and you’re ready to start the adventure.

The adventure has just begun!

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