Financial Risk Analyst

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

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Building on the international culture and shared values of the AXA Group, the headquarters (GIE AXA) brings together our core corporate activities. By joining GIE AXA, you become part of a strategic entity within the Group, directly contributing to the success of our global initiatives. Located in the heart of Paris in the 8th arrondissement, the headquarters provides guidance and support to subsidiaries worldwide, ensuring the coordination and monitoring of the Group's strategy, standards, and commercial approaches, as well as the sharing of best practices. With approximately 1,200 employees and a diverse international culture (45 nationalities), it offers a rich and stimulating environment to work in.

WHY JOIN US?

Because We Are:

• A responsible organization committed to the well-being of people—employees and customers alike—and to safeguarding our planet.
• A company built on strong, shared values.
• A forward-thinking organization that promotes internal mobility and invests in employee development through ongoing training.
• A rewarding workplace offering numerous benefits (learn more here:Reward & Benefits | AXA Group).
• A flexible work environment, supporting hybrid arrangements that combine in-office and remote work.

In line with our commitments, we celebrate each new hire by taking action for global reforestation: we plant a tree for every recruitment. So, are you ready to apply?

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSABILITIES:

JOB PURPOSE:

The Financial Risk Analyst is contributing to the maintenance, development and validation of the market risk model for the AXA group and for the operating entities.

DIMENSION:

• Total Market & Credit risk Solvency Capital Requirement amounts to about
  20 bn EUR.
• 28 operating entities involved in the risk calculation process.
• More than 100 people involved in Market and Credit risk calculation across AXA Group

CONTEXT AND MAJOR CHALLENGES:

AXA Group has chosen to develop its own internal model to ensure the computation of its solvency in the Solvency II framework. Market and credit risks are two of the main risks assessed within the internal model.

For AXA Group Risk Management, we are looking for a committed individual with a strong IT affinity and financial modelling knowledge who enjoys working in an international environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Contribute to the quarterly quantification of the market risks across the AXA group, as part of the internal model for Solvency II.
• Contribute to the further development of the internal market risk model (e.g. modelling of new assets).
• Maintain the technical infrastructure, in particular the SQL, Java and Python applications and the related documentation.

YOUR PROFILE:

MAIN COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCES:

Hard skills:

• Strong programming skills (Java and Python) and good Linux knowledge are required
• Completed university studies in natural sciences, mathematics, physics or quantitative subjects
• Strong financial and actuarial risks modelling abilities
• Professional experience in the financial field and knowledge of financial models are an advantage

Soft skills:

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (writing / speaking)
• Fluent in English is required
• Ability to take initiative and communicate effectively with management

From 2 to 5 years of experience in financial risk modelling