Senior Business Analyst - Traded Risk


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Jefferson Wells

Listed on

1st June 2021

Location

London

Salary/Rate

£550 - £705

Type

Contract

Start Date

ASAP

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Senior Business Analyst - Traded RiskLocation - LondonDaily rate - £550 - 705/day PAYE/UmbrellaStart date - ASAPContract - 6 Months Our financial services client is currently seeking an experienced Business Analyst in the EMEA Traded Risk Transformation team. The EMEA Traded Risk team is responsible for the successful implementation of strategic applications as well as BAU project activities to ensure the highest level of data quality and integrity for Risk Management and to comply with Regulatory commitments. Key Responsibilities Support implementation of Transformation agenda including upcoming PRA/ECB regulatory commitments across London, Paris, Germany, MENA and other sitesEfficiency improvement of existing fragmented and manual systemsGlobal consistency and improved control frameworkDeliver effective systems in close co-operation with the following stakeholders - Market Risk Management, Traded Credit Risk Management, Front Office Desks across all asset classesDelivery of transformation projectsLiaise with global/other regional BAs and project managers to leverage knowledge and ensure successful transformation implementationWork effectively within the team on cross component projects.Be cognizant of the need of a strong control environment and ensuring process improvements are being prioritizedControl process is in line with internal and external regulation (PRA, SOx, KPMG, etc.) ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREDDetailed knowledge on trading business & products, risk methodology and regulatory framework. Specifically expertise in all Asset class product types, Counterparty risks, Market risks, Cross-Risks, trade characteristics and hedging strategiesHigh degree of understanding of Traded Risk (Market and Counterparty Risk) terminology and concepts - exposure calculation approaches, Traded Risk Internal Controls framework, Basel II & IIICapable of exposure regression analysis and explaining differences between production exposure and target system generated exposure, through breakdown of variablesUniversity graduate in Finance, computer science or numerated related disciplinesExperience in documenting requirements, validating functional specifications, drafting testing approach plans and user acceptance test casesAble to understand and document processes using data flow diagramsExperience in risk system development cycles and working with Risk Technology departments.Strong ability to understand and use complex systems and take a logical and constructive approach to investigating and communicating system problemsUnderstanding of how projects are delivered, including project lifecycleHigh level of expertise in Excel & Access (VBA level), SQL, PowerPoint, VisioDESIRABLE TECHNICAL EXPERIENCEExperience in working with the following departments in a large financial organisation; Risk Management, Product ControlDatabase design/knowledge If you think you are up for the task and feel you meet the above criteria or interested to hear more information please contact me on 0161 503 5530 /

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