ALM Lead BA

Overview

We are seeking a Business analyst that is responsible for all aspects of the data sourcing and reporting for the ALM (Asset Liability Management) work stream within the business and the PRA's firm data submission framework.

Working within a complex technology and business change programme, in coordination with others in Risk, Treasury and Finance, the goal is to organise ALM operating model, data collection, documenting the process and delivery plan.

This will mean leading discussions around ALM FDSF data requirements and data sourcing as well as agreeing data submission and approval processes and timelines internally to the business.

Job Duties:

• Setting up and working with Risk SMEs to organise meetings with Finance, Cluster Risk and Treasury in Group and Cluster (e.g. Retail, Investment Bank) stakeholders to explain requirements and agree a data delivery plan.

• Coordinating and leading the work with businesses and Group Functions to build on the current interim tactical solution to build a robust, strategic solution ALM submission platform.

• Facilitating information/presentations required for internal and external discussions, and feedback to and from the businesses.

• Refining operating model for FDSF ALM data gathering and future state.

• Co-ordinating with Finance and Risk Teams to document and set up the FDSF requirements for reconciliation.

• Understanding the data required for the ALM FDSF (technical format/requirements)

• Leading discussions with Risk, Treasury and Finance stakeholders around how to source the data required to comply with the FDSF over the next three to six months

• Agreeing and managing the data collection processes required to comply with the FDSF ALM requirements.

• Understanding the data required to implement strategic solution and relationship with other aspects of FDSF (Credit Risk, Market Risk, Counterparty Credit)

• Representing the requirements of ALM FDSF in discussions around the design of strategic architecture to support stress testing data management within the business.

• Provide communication, briefing and progress documents to support the business end of the FDSF.

• It will be essential to develop a detailed understanding of the statutory, stress testing and regulatory requirements and associated business processes and nature.

• Strong ALM knowledge and experience

• Business Analysis Skills with experience in working in regulatory reporting environment for a financial institution

• Strong stakeholder management and communications skills, with ability to work with and build strong
relationships across different functions and levels

• Strong understanding of Finance reporting, specifically regulatory reporting

• Strong understanding of Risk regulatory reporting including knowledge of CRR/CRD regulations.

• Experience of delivering in large financial institutions

• Full project life cycle experience, including planning, analysis, detailed specifications, IT delivery, change control and deployment would be preferred.

Knowledge Experience / Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative discipline or qualified accountant

• Experience of credit risk or ALM data management projects gained within a large complex bank

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Drive and tenacity is crucial

• Ability to work independently

• Knowledge of risk data provision will be an advantage - understanding of Barclays data architecture and IT infrastructure would be ideal

• Knowledge of enterprise-wide stress testing gained at a similar bank will be an advantage

• While general knowledge of modelling will be an advantage, strong quantitative or modelling skills are not essential

July 14, 2014 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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