Salem M
@salemm
Seasoned financial engineer specializing in global markets and risk management.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned financial engineer with over 7 years of expertise in risk management, particularly within fixed income and derivatives trading. My educational journey began with a Bachelor's degree from the prestigious Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, followed by a Master's in Quantitative Finance from ESILV in Paris. This strong academic foundation, combined with my multicultural background, has equipped me with a unique perspective on global markets.
Throughout my career, I have held significant roles at leading financial institutions such as Credit Agricole CIB and Societe Generale CIB. My experience includes leading projects focused on ECB recommendations, developing monitoring tools using Power BI, and automating complex computation algorithms. I am driven by a passion for market trends and a commitment to delivering value to clients through innovative risk management solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Consultant
Credit Agricole CIB
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Led a project focused on ECB recommendations, enhancing bank-level mapping for marking quality and fair value. Developed a Power BI monitoring tool and a Python-based risk analysis library, while facilitating meetings and coordinating tasks with product owners and risk managers.
Valuation Specialist
Societe Generale CIB
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)
Managed monthly production and analysis of adjustments related to reserve policy and independent price verification. Automated computation algorithms from VBA to C#, contributing to the company's GitHub project and ensuring compliance with internal and external audits.
Risk Analyst
Societe Generale CIB
Sep 2017 - Jan 2021 (3 years 4 months)
Certified P&L and regulatory metrics for interest rate swaps and cross basis swaps. Led the offshoring process for VaR certification and conducted yearly exercises for reasonably expected near-term demand.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Harvard Business School
Certificate, Financial Accounting
2023 - 2024
Pursuing a certificate in Financial Accounting, focusing on balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. This program enhances my financial analysis skills and understanding of corporate finance.
ESILV
Master in Quantitative Finance, Quantitative Finance
2015 - 2017
Graduated with a Master in Quantitative Finance, focusing on Financial Mathematics, Financial Theory of Arbitrage, and Risk Management. Developed strong analytical skills through coursework in Credit and market risk modeling, Options Pricing, and Hedging.
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Bachelor, Engineering
2010 - 2014
Completed a Bachelor's degree with a focus on Advanced Physics, Analysis, and various scientific disciplines. This program provided a solid foundation in quantitative analysis and problem-solving skills.
Lycée Janson de Sailly
High School Diploma, High School
2007 - 2010
Grade: Honors
Obtained a high school degree with honors, demonstrating strong academic performance and a commitment to excellence in studies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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