The Global Market Quantitative team is responsible for designing and developing the models used for pricing, risk management and relative value. GM Quants contribute to the development and support of the pricing and risk management platform. With around 200 people globally, the quantitative research team is present in Europe, Asia (Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Mumbai) and the Americas.
Key Responsibilities
Development and implementation of IR Options models used for pricing and risk management:
Implement pricing and risk management models that correctly capture the specificities of Asian markets
Participate in the development of the global GMQR –IR option pricing and risk management platform and library
Design innovative analytic approaches
Develop new derivatives related research tools
Support trading desks
Liaise with relevant internal risk functions when necessary: Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk Management
Attend relevant training courses to maintain appropriate regulatory, product and technical skill
Maintain open communication with team and direct line management to fulfil firm notification requirements and pass on client concerns
Directly contribute to BNPP operational permanent control framework
Some knowledge of quantitative finance (rate models, curve construction, risks, volatility)
Drive for Results ‐ Delivers high quality work and ensures decisions are implemented timely and efficiently
Risk Awareness ‐ Demonstrates a good awareness of risk and fundamental risk concepts
Corporate role model, integrity & ethics ‐ Acts with discipline and high ethical standards placing the interests of the Bank ahead of personal agenda
Team Player ‐ Works effectively in a team, Collaborating and sharing information and solutions with colleagues, with other teams and stakeholders
Client Focus ‐ Sees stakeholders as well as external clients as customers
Technical Competencies
Market, Products & Business ‐ Is genuinely interested in financial markets and continually learning and staying abreast of new developments. Is able to evidence a good appreciation of economics and market dynamics, with enough understanding to present views on market conditions and trends
Business Risks ‐ Understands the market, credit, operational, compliance, legal and reputational risks of his/her activity. Evidenced as a good sense of risk/return analysis for business areas covered
Specific Qualifications Required
Masters or PhD in Engineering, Applied mathematics or Mathematical finance would be an advantage
Graduate to 5y of experience
Balanced profile between market knowledge / programming skills / math
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