Business Analyst

Harvey Nash
Belfast
1 week ago
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Role:Business Analyst/Data Analyst - RWA

Engagement:Contract

Duration:9 months rolling

Location:Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office)

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst/Data Analyst to join a Markets Transformation Team at a Tier 1 Investment Bank. This is a contract role with an immediate start, offering a competitive daily rate and a 9-month rolling contract. The role requires working 3 days a week in the office based in Belfast.

Project Overview:

The role is focused on delivering critical data-centric services to support Credit RWA (Risk-Weighted Assets) calculations. You will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of services, while collaborating with a range of stakeholders across Business, Quant, Finance, and Technology teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of the design and delivery of services required to support Credit RWA calculations.
  • Use critical thinking and data analysis to simplify complex problems and deliver clear, actionable solutions.
  • Lead working groups with key stakeholders (Business, Quant, Finance, and Technology) to identify critical data elements and design target operating models and architectures.
  • Translate requirements and target architectures into delivery milestones, creating project plans and agreeing on deliverables.
  • Take a hands-on approach to project delivery, ensuring requirements are understood and correctly implemented by technical teams.
  • Manage internal and external dependencies, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Proactively identify challenges, resolve risks, and escalate issues as necessary, engaging relevant stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
  • Produce insightful project update materials and artifacts for various forums and committees.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across the business, fostering a collaborative approach to project execution.

Key Skills and Experience:

  • 5+ years' relevant experience in Business/Data Analysis, with a focus on financial data and risk management.
  • Proven experience working with large datasets and relational databases, using SQL for data analysis and manipulation.
  • Hands-on experience in designing target operating models and IT architectures to solve complex business problems.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders through presentations, discussions, and data-driven insights.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
  • Experience working on cross-asset or Front Office analytics builds, or directly with Business/Quant teams in single asset class deliveries.
  • Strong understanding of the front-to-back trade lifecycle for derivative products.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and proactively unblock issues.
  • Organized and detail-oriented, able to track multiple workstreams and projects.
  • Previous experience in Trading or Business Management roles would be advantageous.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Investment Banking

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