The financial results of French banks for the last quarter of 2024 prove that opportunities remain abundant for all types of finance professionals.
As 2024 draws to a close, the major French banks have unveiled their results, once again demonstrating their ability to navigate a complex economic environment.
The results are strong for BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, and BPCE.
This reflects resilience supported by strategies of innovation, diversification, and effective risk management. Here are the details:
- BNP Paribas: With a net profit of €2.87 billion in the third quarter, the bank stands out thanks to gains in investment banking and its initiatives in digital transformation.
- Crédit Agricole: Its growth is driven by investments, particularly in sustainable finance, while strengthening its expertise in risk management and compliance.
- BPCE: An 8% increase in revenue was recorded, supported by strong performances in asset management and robust growth in retail banking services.
These results underscore a growing demand for professionals capable of supporting institutions in key areas such as risk, quantitative finance, and compliance.
The French market remains a fertile ground for talent specializing in finance:
- Quantitative Finance: Risk modeling and management are highly sought-after skills in a complex market environment.
- Compliance: Regulatory pressures in France and Europe are driving institutions to recruit experts capable of managing and implementing complex projects, such as those related to regulations like DORA.
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My Analysis
The year 2024 has been marked by profound transformations in the financial sector. Innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence and sustainable finance, is rapidly reshaping employer expectations and the required skill sets. However, for qualified professionals, these changes represent a unique opportunity to secure strategic roles where impact and recognition go hand in hand. If you are an ambitious expert in finance, now is the ideal time to advance your career.
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Auteur : Emerique Opou
Founder and CEO of Emérique & Partners
London, United Kingdom
Emérique has won the Financial Agency on the Year 2024 awards of the British Recruitment Awards and the prestigious “Highly Commended” award in the Entrepreneur of the Year category at the 2024 Recruiter Awards.
Named to the Staffing Industry Analysts' Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list, Emérique has more than 15 years of expertise in recruiting niche profiles in banking and insurance.
His rich pan-European experience has enabled him to build a solid network of professionals in the banking and insurance sectors, notably with actuaries, quantitative finance experts, risk managers, and compliance experts.
Emérique & Partners recruits exclusively at executive and senior management levels.
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