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Risk Business Analyst

Paris, 75, FR

 

ABOUT CFM


Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients.
We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact. Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.

 

 
 

ABOUT THE ROLE

 

 

Mission:

 

The Risk Business Analyst will help bridge the gap between risk function needs and technology solutions. She/he will work closely with stakeholders to understand goals and problems, then translate those into clear requirements for technical teams and manage efficiently the project to deliver it on time. 

CFM SA looking to reinforce its risk management function with a person that can accompany the strong growth of CFM's funds by developing a new version of its  its risk management application (operational risk, market risk, both end-of-day and real time).  

 

 

Responsabilities:

 

  • Understand risk functions needs, define and manage functional requirements 

  • Coordinate with Risk Technology Specialists to refine specifications and prioritize developments 

  • Define functional use cases and run appropriate tests along the project life cycle 

  • Chair project advancement meetings and produce deliverables for project management purposes 

  • Maintain high-quality technical documentations (specifications, architecture, user guides) 

 

 

SKILLSET REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Masters or PhD (or similar) in computer science, finance or engineering 

  • Experience in complex IT projects in financial industry for risk management or closely related topics (trading, valuation, etc.) 

  • Experience in projects involving Python (ideally Pandas, Polars) and Oracle/SQL 

  • Knowledge in risk management (standard metrics, limit management…) 

  • Understanding of trade life cycles (including execution and post-trade management) 

  • Ability to investigate problems into complex systems and data. 

  • Ability to work autonomously and pro-actively. 

  • Ability to work collaboratively in teams on complex programs. 

  • Ability to communicate clearly to key stakeholders. 

  • Ability to work independently in a confident and professional manner. 

 

 

 Preferable but not essential: 

 

  • Knowledge in Confluence/Jira 

  • Knowledge in Tableau 

  • Understanding of derivatives products and advanced risk management analytics 

  • Practical use of Python (ability to write short notebooks) 

 

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT


We are continuously striving to be an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit any discrimination based on sex, disability, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, or religion. We believe that our diversity, breadth of experience, and multiple points of view are among the leading factors in our success.
CFM is a signatory of the Women Empowerment Principles.
 

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