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18/11/2009 / BAHRAIN

Testimony: " Calyon in the Middle East is a multicultural team "

Testimony of Mehdi Guessous, Market Risk department, with a VIE contract in Bahrain

Can you describe your daily activity?

I work in the Market Risk department for the Middle East. My main role is to follow the Profits and Losses (PnL) and risk levels of the Bank treasury portfolios on a daily basis, by producing reports and analysis for Bahrain treasury dealers. All figures provided to the front office are explained by analysing the market fluctuations and the exposure of the portfolios to several risk factors.
 
I work in close collaboration with the traders and the accounting. I am also in charge of the PnL reconciliation between both sides for each product line and each currency, pointing out and explaining any material discrepancy.
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What are the qualities and skills needed to perform in your function?

As I work in a strategic position between back office and front office, my function requires a certain level of rigor and diplomacy. A good sense of communications is as well appreciated.
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How is the atmosphere within your team?

Calyon in the Middle East is a multicultural team, hardworking and in the same time enjoying all together the free time. We meet each other outside, make sports on the week ends and so on. Relationships with colleagues are at the same time professional and friendly. This is one of the most important points to let everybody feel good in one’s daily job.
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