Master's Degree in Financial Markets

The program's objectives

This Master's program allows you to acquire all the skills related to the Financial Markets Expert certification.

• Block 1: Structuring an economic solution dedicated to financial markets
  • Understand and analyze investor needs (objectives, time horizon, risk profile).
  • Identify short- and long-term investment opportunities in the financial markets.
  • Select and structure suitable solutions (shares, bonds, derivatives, structured products).
  • Design balanced portfolios that integrate profitability, diversification and regulatory compliance.
  • Mastering the reading and interpretation of the order book.
  • Develop effective scalping strategies based on market microstructure.
  • Put trading techniques into practice on simulators and in a virtual trading room.
  • Managing profitability and risks through valuation tools and strict money management rules.
  • Present and justify an opportunity plan to investors or decision-makers.
  • Produce financial and extra-financial reports integrating ESG impact and performance achieved.
• Block 2: Quantitatively valuing a transaction on the financial markets 
  • Mastering classic financial valuation methods (Discounted Cash Flow, comparative models, market multiples).
  • Apply advanced pricing models (Black-Scholes, binomial, Monte Carlo, stochastic models) to value stocks, bonds and derivatives.
  • Develop expertise in quantitative analysis: volatility, correlations, beta, sensitivities («greeks»).
  • Use computer tools and programming languages (Python, R, VBA) to automate calculations and build financial models.
  • To enhance the value of mixed portfolios including traditional and digital assets (cryptocurrencies, tokens, stablecoins).
  • Understanding and integrating blockchain innovations (smart contracts, DeFi, asset tokenization) into valuation models.
  • Identify and manage the specific risks of cryptocurrencies: extreme volatility, limited liquidity, regulatory uncertainty.
  • Present the results in a clear and usable manner, through methodological notes and oral presentations tailored to financial decision-makers.
• Block 3: Managing market, liquidity, and credit risks
  • Identify and understand the different types of financial risks: market, liquidity and credit.
  • Apply advanced risk measurement methods (VaR, Expected Shortfall, stress tests).
  • Assessing the liquidity of a portfolio and anticipating financial tensions.
  • Build and use scoring and default probability models to measure credit risk.
  • Deploy effective hedging strategies (options, futures, swaps, CDS).
  • Leveraging technological and data science tools (Python, R, big data, machine learning) to refine risk analysis.
  • Implement an integrated risk mapping and a monitoring system that complies with regulatory standards (Basel III, Solvency II, IFRS 9).
  • Develop the ability to communicate and simplify complex analyses to senior management, regulators and investors.
  • Contribute to the definition and management of a company's Risk Appetite Framework.
• Block 4: Managing and controlling operations on financial markets
  • Understanding the complete financial operations cycle and the front-to-back chain.
  • Mastering compliance procedures (KYC, AML/CFT, MiFID II, GDPR).
  • Ensure rigorous monitoring and control of market transactions.
  • Detect and manage operational risks related to settlement errors or incidents.
  • Develop effective swing trading strategies based on multi-timeframe technical analysis.
  • Managing positions over several days/weeks with discipline and risk management.
  • Produce reliable consolidated reports for management and stakeholders.
  • Improve communication and coordination between teams (front, middle, back office).
  • To acquire a managerial posture capable of steering and supervising financial operations with rigor and efficiency.
• Block 5: Developing a company's growth in the financial markets
  • Understanding how to use financial markets as a lever for financing and growth.
  • Develop financing plans tailored to the strategic needs of businesses.
  • Mastering valuation methods before a fundraising round or an IPO.
  • Discover and analyze the functioning of prop firms and their conditions of access.
  • Develop trading strategies tailored to the specific constraints of prop firms.
  • To prepare concretely for the evaluation phases of prop firms via
  • simulations.
  • Studying cases of companies that have exploited markets to grow or reinvent themselves.
  • Develop a dual skill set: expertise in market financing and discipline in financed trading.

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Prerequisites

Access to the Master's program in Financial Markets is open to a motivated public, eager to develop in-depth expertise in market finance.

To enroll in this level 7 program (RNCP 38601), it is recommended to be:

• Holder of a level 6 or 7 certification (Bachelor's or Master's degree) in the
  fields of economics, finance, management, law, and
  mathematics, engineering or business.
• Professional in career transition or already active in a banking, financial or investment environment, wishing to enhance their skills.

Some prior knowledge is expected to fully benefit from the program:

• Solid foundation in financial and economic analysis.
• Proficiency in quantitative tools and mathematical calculations (probabilities,
  statistics, stochastic calculations).
• General knowledge of market operations and financial products
  (stocks, bonds, derivatives, digital assets).
• Prior experience or knowledge of computer languages applied to finance (VBA, Python, R) is a significant asset.

This Master's program is also aimed at trading enthusiasts who wish to move towards a professional career in market finance, with an opening towards innovative specializations (scalping, swing trading, crypto/blockchain, prop firms).

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