Market Risk IT Business Analyst – Dodd Frank
Market Risk IT Business Analyst - Dodd Frank - Banking
My client, a Tier One Bank located in Zurich, are looking to strengthen their Market Risk IT Team on the proposed Volcker Regulations, and as a result are seeking a capable and experienced Market Risk IT Business Analyst.
The successful candidate will work between the business and IT, engaging closely with project manager, delivery leads and other stakeholders relating to the implementation of the IT solutions. They will be responsible for taking the initial requirements, designing solutions, as well as the implementation and UAT phase.
As this position will sit within Market Risk, knowledge of Market Risk data processes and concepts is highly preferred, in addition to an understanding of the underlying architecture.
The successful candidate will be involved with the following:
- Market Risk requirements for the proposed Volcker Regulations with the focus on Gap Analysis for the required metrics
- Market Risk Management and Reporting , Methodology and Front Office to understand and analyse the source data feeds requirements and review the proposed solution to ensure that it meets the requirements and complies with usability standards
- Contribute to the discussions on the overall Market Risk IT strategy evolution triggered by requirements due to changes in the market environment.
You will work with the following:
- Business Analysts from other delivery teams such as Reporting and Workflow in Risk IT and key people from Front Office, Data IT and Finance to ensure end-to-end data flows are incorporated in the functional design
- Risk IT Architects to ensure the architecture of the solution is fit for purpose.
- Software Developers to understand the front to back solution and any technical limitations.
- Project Managers to prioritize and plan the delivery of multiple projects
- Quality Assurance staff to ensure the quality of the functional solution delivered
The successful candidate will have the following experience:
- Strong Business Analysis skills, including gathering requirements and writing functional specifications.
- Strong IT Architecture knowledge in the area of Risk Management to ensure proposed functional requirements can be met by the existing architecture and infrastructure.
- Real world experience in working on large and complex projects in the area of Market and Credit risk spanning regions.
- Strong Risk Management background, in particular Market Risk - GARP or PRMIA certification is a plus
- In depth knowledge of Risk Management process along with a broad knowledge across capital markets products
- Experience with tools for business analysis, change and defect management
- Good relational database experience (Oracle) and Excel / MS Access skills
- Good data modelling and data analysis skills. Experience with reporting solutions like Microsoft Analysis Server, Business Objects etc.
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