Business Analyst Counterparty Credit Risk

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Inviting applications for the role for Business Analyst with Counterparty Credit Risk – Manager

In this role you will be responsible to provide a single point end to end accountability for the project oversight, reporting to project management team, establish working relationship with technology partners etc.

Job Brief

We are seeking an experienced Agile Business Analyst (BA) Manager to join our team for Counterparty Credit Risk. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, SCRUM, SACCR, PFE, EEPE and excellent analytical skills.

Role and Responsibilities

The person is expected to play a BA role for the Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) Change projects and work with local and regional stakeholders to manage the book of work to be delivered.

Understand the CCR projects and the overall program and build the knowledge of systems and processes to deliver the project book of work.

Independently manage medium to large projects through the lifecycle and use BA tools proficiently

business requirement documents, functional specification documents, data matrix, Work Flow Diagrams etc.)

Run test management processes for medium to large scale projects (Test Strategy / Approach documentation, managing User Acceptance Testing, building test plans and test scenarios, building implementation plans.)

Assist our stakeholder businesses with their tactical / strategic solution requirements, services and / or program.

Must be able to work with Technology, Risk Management, Risk Middle Office, and Front Office to identify and maximize opportunities that help in delivery of projects and to improve product, service and program business processes.

Must have the ability to work with a team and train people on various subjects, structure the project

governance model and also work together with regional counterparts to devise induction framework for all the resources entering into the project.

Prepare project reports (weekly project update, monthly status update, highlighting risks, resource

utilization, analyses trends, recommends adjustments that address or capitalize on these changes.)

Skills and Qualifications

• Good practical experience in Counterparty Credit Risk Management, covering projects in areas like Exposure calculation – PE, EEPE, EE etc., PD / LGD calculation, and regulatory capital for Credit Risk.
• Familiarity with Basel norms on computation of capital for Credit Risky assets across various asset classes and product types.
• Sound understanding of financial products and risk methodology across all asset classes.
• Ability to operate in both agile and waterfall style project methodologies and have an understanding of deliverables required for each methodology.
• Attention to detail and high-quality standards of documentation, processes and control environment.
• Experience in the full E2E systems delivery lifecycle (SDLC).
• Detailed knowledge of all Microsoft Office products, i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, Project and Visio.
• Proficiency in data analysis, virtualization and BI solutions – SQL, Python, Denodo, Dremio, PowerBI, Alteryx, Tableau etc.
• Excellent Communication, Organization and Documentation Skills.
• Flexibility (Openness to Change) – Adapts effectively to changing plans, domains and priorities; Is open and flexible when faced with changing project constraints.
• Deals comfortably with ambiguity – Stays on target to complete goals regardless of obstacles or adverse circumstances.
• Rigorous follow ups through on all commitments to achieve results.
• Excellent and demonstrable understanding of “best practice” approaches to functional testing especially User Acceptance Testing.