BNP Paribas is committed to contributing to a responsible and sustainable economy. They are seeking a Long Internship position for a Risk Analyst to support the RISK SGCP UK team in managing risk information and preparing analyses for various banking portfolios.
Responsibilities
Contribution to the compilation of reports and analyses for the various UK Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) dashboard and committees
Preparation and data analysis of the UK managed portfolio: Corporates, Corporates Securitisation, Financial Institutions and Funds (incl. Hedge Funds). Data analysis at aggregates and sub perimeters and sub portfolios by rating grades (IG, NIG, WL, DD), economic sectors, maturity etc
Preparation and data analysis for dedicated sub perimeters or portfolios, e.g. Regulated Utilities, Commercial Real Estate and REO/NPL, Leveraged Lending, ABS and CLO warehouses, Liability Driven Investment funds, Pension Funds, Hedge Funds and Higher Risk Funds, Private Equity NAV loans and Capital Calls (subscription finance), etc
Monitoring of dynamics of current exposure, potential future exposure (PFE) and Transversal Stress Test at different levels of aggregations on a monthly basis
Monitoring of dynamics of Risk Weighted Assets, Provisions, Cost of Risk, Credit Stress Test, ESG assessments, Origination, etc at different levels of aggregation on a quarterly basis
Contribution to the London Branch RAS metrics calibration and Risk Identification and Assessment annual exercises
These reports require close collaboration with other RISK and Business teams
Represent RISK SGCP UK in committees when invited, contributing to discussion on relevant points
Contribution to the compilation of the reports and analyses originated for the Retail Banking & Services (CPBS/IPS) UK perimeter
This requires collaboration with contributors from the respective CPBS/IPS entities
Contribute to ad-hoc requests, whether external (e.g. from UK Regulators) or internal (e.g. request for focus paper on specific area) if requested
Proactively sharing insights into the relationship between market and supervisory developments, UK managed portfolio, business strategy, etc
Maintenance of desk level producers and data quality controls for all activities within BAU
Ensuring accuracy of the reports delivered and contributed to by GSA UK, both in terms of control checks and careful review of report data and content
Contribution to automation initiatives via Python and Power BI
Additionally, contribution to wider initiatives, such as reporting alignment work with other teams, participation in UK / Group projects, etc
Spotting opportunities for ongoing development and enhancement of existing reports through a mixture of proactive improvements and efficiencies, and responses to address external or internal recommendations. In particular, a key aim is to improve and automate processes around data extraction, analysis and presentation
Qualification
Required
Degree from a leading university with an excellent academic record. Preferred level: PhD, MSc, etc
Good understanding of financial markets. The RISK SGCP UK core functions are transversal to all types of risks: credit risk, credit and counterparty risk, market risk, and supervisory risks and to a lesser extent liquidity risks, operational risks, model risks, etc
Confident verbal, written communication and networking skills. All RISK SGCP UK team members are expected to be capable of synthesising information, share key insights and build a network within the bank to advance the team objectives and their personal careers objectives
Proficient with MS Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Most of RISK SGCP UK data monitoring and analysis activities will be performed via python or VBA automated extractions from systems and inclusion into spreadsheets for analysis and data quality controls
Excellent spoken and written English. Additional languages are an advantage
Programming skills (Python or VBA, basic to intermediate) will be needed to continue developing the automation initiatives within the RISK SGCP UK team
Others: Ability to deliver / results driven (Basic); Ability to collaborate / teamwork (Proficient); Ability to synthesise, simplify (Basic)
Preferred
Curious and eager to learn. The RISK SGCP UK reporting will expose team members to Group initiatives, developments, models and methodologies which team members are expected to investigate and liaise with relevant teams across BNP Paribas
Great organisational, multitasking and time management skills. All RISK SGCP UK team members are encouraged to take written notes of activities and insights across their meetings to enable cross information sharing in team meetings
Strong analysis and judgement with Creativity and Innovation / Problem Solving (Basic)
Management: Personal Impact / Ability to Influence (Basic); Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting or committee (Basic)
We aim for optimal work/life balance (depending on role, this includes hybrid working, flexible working and agile)
We are proud of our award-winning flexible benefits and health & wellbeing strategy.
Generous holiday allowance of at least 26 days (plus bank holidays) – with option to buy and sell holidays.
Valuable financial plans – a 12% non-contributory pension which has been moved to sustainable investments•, life assurance•, income protection and personal accident insurance.
Extensive wellbeing and mental health offering – one of the most advanced private medical schemes in the UK, dental cover, wellbeing app, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy support, subsidised gym memberships, bespoke health assessments including genetic testing, Private GP (including digital GP services to parents of employees), Employee Assistance Programme, menopause & fertility support (we are an accredited Menopause Friendly Employer), neurodiversity assessment and support.
Key onsite services and facilities in London – include physiotherapy, nutrition, massage therapy, physiology, mental health first aiders, seasonal flu vaccinations and free onsite fitness centre.
Plus, emergency back-up care for dependants, green car leasing, season ticket loan, and a range of other benefits.
Everyone gets four volunteering days each year
We support our people to develop skills to adapt to the ever-evolving world of work and to prepare for the jobs of today and tomorrow. We do this through a comprehensive training offering, talent programmes, mentoring, career days and inhouse career tools.
Each year, nearly 30,000 employees globally are involved in professional networks that play an active role in promoting Diversity and Inclusion within the Group. These include our:
• Pride Network, Ability Network (which supports disabled employees), MixCity (gender equality network), Women in Global Markets, Women in Global Banking, Women in IT, Diversity Equity & Inclusion in Technology, Early Careers Network, Multicultural Network and Parents & Carers Network.
BNP Paribas is a financial service company that offers commercial, banking, and investment services. It is a sub-organization of Opera Tech Ventures.
