Financial Officer - req38056

The World Bank Group; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The World Bank Group in Paris is seeking a Financial Officer to join the Treasury Operations Department (TREOP). You will focus on quantitative modeling to support Funding Activity, structured products, and market data research for new markets.

Responsibilities include designing valuation models, validating pre- and post-trade analyses, engaging with auditors, and delivering timely valuations for complex contracts. Strong IT and market-data skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 5+ years in a quantitative discipline.
• 5+ years in valuation models and capital markets.
• Strong knowledge of derivative instruments and risk management.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement quantitative valuation models for new capital markets transactions.
• Coordinate with Finance & Accounting for pre-trade validation and post-trade verification of models.
• Engage with Model validation, Risk and Operations to secure transaction approvals and address valuation issues.
• Perform monthly valuations for complex contracts and resolve valuation issues for reporting.
• Participate in audits and act as SME on valuation models.
• Contribute to Treasury Systems design, testing, and production implementation.
• Lead market data research and configuration for new markets, including curves construction.
• Keep up with market developments in quantitative models and analytics enhancements.
• Provide analytical support to Treasury units for financial solutions and client inquiries.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff.

Connaissances

Valuation models

Derivatives

Capital markets

Monte Carlo simulations

Quantitative analysis

Python

R

Matlab

CFA/FRM/PRM

Formation

Master's degree in finance/mathematics/engineering

Outils

Python

VBA

Matlab

R

Description du poste

Financial Officer

Organization: World Bank

Sector: Treasury

Grade: GF

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Paris,France

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s): Second language is a plus

Closing Date: 8/31/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

As part of the WBG Treasury, Treasury Operations Department (TREOP) provides a full range of operational support for Treasury’s capital markets, asset management, and banking businesses. Under TREOP, Quantitative Modeling and Market Data Research (TREQM) is responsible for developing and implementing quantitative models, and financial solutions for various business units within WBG. These models are used for pre-trade analysis, pricing, valuation and exposure calculations. The team is also responsible for market data research and configuration for new markets and any new developments or changes in these markets.

Duties And Accountabilities

The Financial Officer will be a member of TREQM that focuses on quantitative modeling to support the Funding Activity, structured products, blended finance, and market data research and configuration for new markets with roles and responsibilities outlined below:

• Contribute to the design and implementation of quantitative financial valuation models and tools to facilitate execution of new capital markets transactions for the Bank portfolios and other business units, including but not limited to, bonds and derivatives with embedded options in interest, FX, and/or equity index.
• Work with relevant teams in the World Bank’s Finance & Accounting department for pre-trade model validation and post-trade verification of new models developed internally or externally in support of funding transactions and other business areas, including selection of financial valuation model, identification of market data requirements, and preparation of required risk analyses and documentation to facilitate the validation and verification processes.
• Engage, and collaborate with various internal units (Model validation, Risk and Operations) to secure new transaction approval, and address any issues with respect to valuation, collateral, and risk.
• Perform and deliver timely monthly valuations for complex financial contracts, and work with model validators to resolve any valuation issues related to financial reporting.
• Participate in discussion with internal and external auditors and act as subject matter expert with respect to valuation models.
• Contribute to the Treasury Systems design and development of business requirements, testing of deliverables, and production implementation for all IT system enhancements to support existing and new funding and other business areas transactions.
• Contribute to the market data research, follow up, and configuration for new markets including but not limited to system readiness and sourcing market data, propose and review curves construction, validate valuation results.
• Keep abreast of market development in quantitative models and market data and contribute to enhancement of the Bank’s valuation and risk analytics platform when necessary.
• Provide analytical support to other units of the Treasury for the design of the Bank’s financial solutions and financial services for clients.
• Provide quantitative and analytical support to respond to client enquiries related to Capital Markets, and risk management products.
• Provide training and guidance for Junior staff.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree or above with 5 years of experience in a quantitative discipline such as finance, mathematics, physics or engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years relevant work experience in valuation models, interest rate derivatives including exotics and/or financial platform implementation with focus on valuation, risk management and financial modeling. Experience managing financial IT implementations and/or deployments is highly preferred.
• Strong theoretical and practical experience with derivative instruments.
• Experience with capital markets, market conventions, and market data.
• Proven quantitative and qualitative analytical skills in valuing/pricing complex structures; including knowledge of econometric and financial modeling techniques, multi-factor Monte Carlo simulation techniques and option pricing methodologies.
• Great teamwork and communication skills.
• Professional Certification in CFA, FRM, or PRM is strongly preferred.
• Working experience with one or more of the following languages: Python, VBA, Matlab, R, etc.
• Original thinking and quick learning abilities with strong initiative and drive.
• Highest ethical standards

Competencies

• Technical expertise: Broad and deep understanding of financial markets and financial instruments.
• Communication: Able to communicate in a constructive, concise, and professional manner. Able to contribute to unit's knowledge sharing.
• Innovation: Applies critical thinking to current approaches, identifies areas for improvement, and tries new solutions that drive results. Considers own behavior in context of WBG's values and mission and recognizes impact one has on others. Operates in ambiguity and changing needs and supports others to do the same.
• Sound judgment: Able to access situation and make sound judgment on action needed.
• Teamwork: - Keeps others fully informed to ensure integration and work consistency and displays a sense of mutuality and respect. Approaches conflicts as common problems to be solved. Seeks and listens to input from others to inform own decision making and openly shares information. Frames thinking/actions with a WBG corporate perspective in mind.
• Drive for Results: Sets challenging goals that align with the WBG mission and is always looking to improve. Understands clients' most pressing challenges and contributes to solutions. Takes personal responsibility for producing high quality work, identifying and informing of risks, and delivering results for clients.

WBG Culture Attributes

• Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
• Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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