Apprenticeship - Risk Analyst

AXA; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International work environment

Hybrid work in Paris

Navigo pass reimbursement 60%

Inter-Company Committee

Restaurant and meal vouchers

Early Talent community experience

Job summary

AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) is seeking a data-focused risk analyst in Paris to advance the Market and Credit SCR calculations, perform portfolio analyses, and develop risk reporting tools. You will work on asset portfolios, risk metrics, and Solvency II frameworks within an international environment.

The role emphasizes strong programming, actuarial insight, and collaboration with FRM teams to deliver insightful analyses and robust risk monitoring capabilities.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and programming skills in Python and/or R.
• Good understanding of financial instruments, financial markets, risk measurement, and the Solvency II framework.
• Academic or professional knowledge in mathematics, actuarial science, finance, risk management, or reinsurance.
• Strong problem-solving and investigation skills, with the ability to analyze complex topics, draw relevant conclusions, and clearly explain results.
• Proactive, rigorous, and collaborative, with initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to develop expertise in financial risk and Solvency II.

Responsibilities

• Support the Market and Credit SCR calculation process, as well as financial instrument data uploads, data validation, and quality controls.
• Perform studies and analyses of asset and derivatives portfolios, including investment and financial risk-related topics.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal tools and reporting solutions used for portfolio and financial risk monitoring.
• Produce and analyze Risk Appetite indicators and key financial risk metrics, in collaboration with FRM Group teams.
• Contribute to the Credit and Financial STEC analysis, including analysis of changes by risk module and sub-module and explanation of quarterly movements.
• Support financial risk reporting and Specific analyses, providing insights on portfolio developments, risk exposures, and investment-related topics.

Skills

Python

R

Excel

Solvency II

Actuarial knowledge

Risk management

Education

Actuarial science

Finance

Job description

Why AXA?

At AXA, we work together every day for human progress by protecting what matters. It’s a foundation of our actions, our strategy, and the way we collaborate across the Group. Every day, we contribute to human progress in a way that is practical, responsible, and meaningful, creating a shared sense of direction, commitment, and collective impact that connects people across teams, countries, and roles.

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

As one of the world’s leading insurers in the protection of property, people, and assets, AXA brings together 154,000 employees and contributors across 50 countries, serving over 95 million customers worldwide. As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is deeply engaged in social and environmental initiatives and actively promotes an inclusive culture where every voice matters, differences are valued, and everyone is encouraged to grow through our strategy Care and Dare.

If these ambitions resonate with you, come and help shape the future of protection with us!

About AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA)

AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) brings together the Group’s corporate functions and plays a central role in shaping and driving AXA’s global strategy. It supports subsidiaries worldwide by ensuring strategic alignment, governance, operational and technical excellence, consistency of standards, and the sharing of best practices across the organization. With nearly 1,000 employees representing 45 nationalities, the headquarters embodies AXA’s strong international culture and offers a dynamic, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environment: where global impact meets everyday teamwork.

Your Role And Responsibilities

What You’ll Do :

• Support the Market and Credit SCR calculation process, as well as financial instrument data uploads, data validation, and quality controls.
• Perform studies and analyses of asset and derivatives portfolios, including investment and financial risk-related topics.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal tools and reporting solutions used for portfolio and financial risk monitoring.
• Produce and analyze Risk Appetite indicators and key financial risk metrics, in collaboration with FRM Group teams.
• Contribute to the Credit and Financial STEC analysis, including analysis of changes by risk module and sub-module and explanation of quarterly movements.
• Support financial risk reporting and Specific analyses, providing insights on portfolio developments, risk exposures, and investment-related topics.

Your Profile

Who You Are

• Strong analytical and programming skills, with proficiency in Python and/or R, and good command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Good understanding of financial instruments, financial markets, risk measurement, and the Solvency II framework.
• Academic or professional knowledge in mathematics, actuarial science, finance, risk management, or reinsurance, with an interest in further developing expertise in these areas.
• Strong problem-solving and investigation skills, with the ability to analyze complex topics, draw relevant conclusions, and clearly explain results.
• Proactive, rigorous, and collaborative, with initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to develop expertise in financial risk and Solvency II.

What We Offer

• An international work environment - over 45 nationalities present on site!
• State of the art office spaces in the heart of Paris with remote work allowed.
• 60% reimbursement of Navigo pass
• Generous Inter-Company Committee.
• Company restaurant and meal vouchers.
• And most importantly: a valuable experience within an active Early Talent community!

Why Join Us

• A responsible company, towards people, including its employees and customers, and towards the planet
• A company with strong values
• A company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employees
• A company offering many benefits (learn more here: AXA Careers)
• A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home.

In line with our commitments, we celebrate each new hire by taking action for global reforestation: we plant a tree for every recruitment.

AXA Group Headquarters (GIE AXA) is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA Group Headquarters, we know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success