Nawfale Baqa
About Nawfale Baqa
Nawfale Baqa is an experienced FRTB expert and market risk stream lead currently working at Murex in Région de Paris, France. He has over a decade of experience in front office and risk consulting, with a strong background in financial engineering and expertise in implementing regulatory frameworks such as Basel III.
Work at Murex
Nawfale Baqa has held multiple roles at Murex, a leading financial software company. He worked as a Front Office Financial Consultant from 2010 to 2014, focusing on areas such as ALM, Money Market, and Security Finance. He then transitioned to the role of Senior Consultant in ALM, Money Market, and Security Finance from 2014 to 2016. Since 2016, he has been serving as an FRTB Expert and Market Risk Stream Lead, contributing to the implementation of regulatory frameworks and enhancing market risk solutions.
Current Position at Natixis and Crédit Agricole CIB
Nawfale Baqa is currently employed at Natixis as a Business Analyst since 2019. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge of financial markets to support business operations. Additionally, he has been working at Crédit Agricole CIB as a Business Analyst since 2018, where he leverages his expertise in financial engineering and risk consulting to drive business initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Nawfale Baqa studied at Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Nancy, where he earned a degree in Ingénierie Mathématiques from 2007 to 2010. He possesses over a decade of experience in front office and risk consulting, with a strong focus on product evolution and support. His expertise includes implementing regulatory frameworks such as Basel III, particularly in LCR, NSFR, and FRTB, as well as a solid background in financial engineering covering FXMM, EQD, IRD, Security Finance, and Fixed Income.
Background in Financial Engineering
Nawfale Baqa has a robust background in financial engineering, having worked on various projects that involve complex financial models and risk management strategies. His experience includes a brief tenure at Inria in 2009, where he focused on the Heston model for stochastic volatility. This diverse background has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate the intricacies of capital markets and software solutions.
Project Delivery and Consulting Experience
Throughout his career, Nawfale Baqa has demonstrated the ability to deliver large-scale projects in both capital markets and computer software sectors. His roles have involved consulting on financial products and risk management, showcasing his capability to manage and execute complex initiatives effectively.