1. Financing Structuring Analyst You help optimize how the bank funds its trades — minimizing capital usage while respecting regulatory constraints. It’s technical, strategic, and gives you exposure to every trading desk. Ex: BNP Paribas, CACIB, Natixis — 2. Capital Markets Operations You support live deals from execution to settlement — derivatives, bonds, FX… everything. It’s fast-paced, detail-heavy, and connects you directly to traders and sales teams. Ex: JPMorgan, Barclays, Morgan Stanley — 3. XVA / Risk Strategy Analyst You calculate adjustments to a trade’s price based on credit risk, funding cost, and capital. A rare mix of quant skills, regulatory knowledge, and cross-asset exposure. Ex: SocGen, Deutsche Bank, HSBC — 4. Collateral Management Analyst You monitor daily margin calls, assess risk on portfolios, and negotiate collateral with counterparties. It’s the engine that keeps the OTC derivatives market running — and one of the best places to learn risk. Ex: Goldman ...