Idriss Afra
About Idriss Afra
Idriss Afra is a Financial Engineer specializing in FX Derivatives at Murex in Paris, where he has worked since 2020. He holds degrees in Financial Engineering and Quantitative Finance and has prior experience as a research assistant in AI.
Work at Murex
Idriss Afra has been employed at Murex as a Financial Engineer specializing in FX Derivatives since 2020. His role involves working in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Prior to his current position, he completed a five-month internship at Murex in the same field in 2020. This experience provided him with foundational knowledge and practical skills in financial engineering within the FX derivatives market.
Education and Expertise
Idriss Afra holds an Engineer's degree in Financial Engineering from Grenoble INP - ENSIMAG. He also earned a Master's degree in Quantitative Finance from Grenoble IAE, where he studied from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he completed a specialization program in Investment Management at EDHEC Business School from 2020 to 2021. His educational background is complemented by his studies in Mathematics and Physics at Lycée Moulay Youssef Rabat, where he obtained his Baccalauréat.
Background
Idriss Afra's academic journey began with his studies at CPGE Moulay Youssef Rabat, where he completed the Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Écoles in MPSI/MP from 2015 to 2017. He later pursued advanced studies in quantitative finance and financial engineering, culminating in degrees from recognized institutions. His early education in Mathematics and Physics laid the groundwork for his expertise in financial engineering.
Research Experience
In 2019, Idriss Afra worked as a Research Assistant focusing on AI at Czech Technical University in Prague for three months. This role allowed him to engage with artificial intelligence applications, enhancing his analytical skills and understanding of technology's role in finance. His research experience complements his financial engineering expertise.