Market Risk Analyst Intern (May-August 2025)

at  BNP Paribas

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal’s Top Employers in 2024. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal.

THE STRENGTHS AND SKILLS THAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED

Student completing their Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Financial Engineering, Finance, Math, Sciences, Economics, Econometrics or related discipline with a graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026; Master’s degree would be a plus;
Proficiency with MS Office Tools
Proficiency in Excel VBA is a must
An interest in developing practical solutions to data analysis problems by using more advanced solutions (R/Python) is preferred;
Some familiarity with financial products is an advantage (bond pricing, definition of Greeks (Delta/Vega/Gamma), concepts of option pricing) is preferred;
Flexible and autonomous
Demonstrative strengths in initiative
Proficient written & oral communication
Motivation and ability to work collaboratively as part of a global team,
Curiosity and ability to learn quickly and being results driven
Capacity for critical thinking & express good judgement and a sense of responsibility
High degree of work ethics and exemplary conduct.
Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Knowledge of French and English is required,

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;
BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility [at] us.bnpparibas (dot) com
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You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position;

ABOUT US

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.
BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.
Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.
With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

After an initial training period with a team member, the candidate will progressively take on responsibility for monitoring a business line (e.g., equity derivatives, interest rates, credit products, etc.)
The candidate will be in charge of a number of daily tasks such as:
Daily limit reporting
Limit excess notification
For the business line that the candidate is responsible for, he/she will have to perform the following:
Monitor data quality in the RISK systems and potentially represent RISK MFI’s interests for projects that involve data quality improvement.
Be able to propose ways of improving the efficiency of RISK MFI processes (e.g., reporting, calculation methodologies, etc.)
The candidate will also be tasked with proposing and developing IT tools (spreadsheets, macros, Python/R scripts, etc.) for the team and for other teams within RISK MFI.