Risk Business Analyst

Company Description

Meritis is an IT consulting firm specializing in finance, recognized as a key player in the sector. For example, as the 1st partner and main supplier for Amundi, 2nd supplier for BNPP CIB, and a major partner for Natixis, we support investment banks, market intermediaries, hedge funds, and asset managers in the Paris market.

Our expertise covers the entire Front-to-Back chain, working on strategic, high-value-added projects.

Our references:

• Investment Banks: BNPP CIB, CACIB, NATIXIS, SGCIB
• Asset Management: Amundi, LBPAM, TIKEHAU, ODDO BHF, EDRAM
• Investment Funds & Financial Institutions: QUBE RT, CFM, LCH, EPEX, EURONEXT
• Insurance: AXA, Groupama, CNP

Our positioning allows us to work in demanding, high-value-added environments, supporting our clients on strategic projects such as:

• Developing an electronic trading application dedicated to interest rate swaps, optimizing flow management and order execution.
• Working on cross-asset financial libraries, providing expertise in modeling and complex calculations for product valuation and risk management.
• Strengthening trading support teams, ensuring the availability, performance, and evolution of platforms used on the trading floor.

We make it a point of honor to be close to our employees and to support them individually, regardless of their role in the company. Certified as a Great Place To Work since 2013, our concept of well-being at work goes far beyond a simple label; our employees describe it best:

Job Description

For one of our clients, a major player in Investment Banking, you will join the IT department in charge of the information system for monitoring market, credit, and counterparty risk for Rates, FX, Credit, Structured Products, and Commodities activities.

Specifically, you will act as a Business Analyst for the implementation of the target information system in view of the new Basel IV regulations.

In an international context, you will contribute to all stages of the project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to production deployment.

To successfully carry out this project, your responsibilities will include:

• Gathering requirements from risk management business teams
• Writing functional specifications for development teams
• Performing functional acceptance testing
• Assisting users in conducting UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
• Coordinating business and IT teams on a daily basis

Qualifications

• You hold a degree from an engineering school or equivalent (Master's level) with a specialization in market finance
• You have solid knowledge of market finance regarding derivatives (options, interest rate swaps, yield curves, etc.)
• You speak English to interact with Offshore development teams
• You demonstrate rigor, are not afraid to work under pressure, and can manage multiple tasks in parallel

Additional Information

Becoming a Meritis employee means:

• Tailor-made career paths (career development, adapted training, mentoring, etc.);
• Having a choice of missions and personalized support throughout your career;
• Evolving in an environment where learning is encouraged: certifying training, e-learning, meetups, coding competitions, development paths, etc.;
• Being part of expert communities that share their knowledge and experience within our centers of excellence;
• A friendly environment with numerous festive events (annual party, seminars & teambuilding, lunches, and afterworks, etc.);

Meritis is committed to Corporate Social Responsibility. We value our positive impact on society and the environment. Our CSR approach guides each of our actions to promote equity, sustainability, and the well-being of our employees. Join us to be part of this responsible approach, where each of our talents contributes to building a better future.

Our differences are our strengths. That is why Meritis is committed to diversity and non-discrimination. All our positions are accessible to people with disabilities.