Risk Projects and Security Master Business Analysis Lead recruitment

Role:  We are looking for a candidate to lead the business analysis and implementation of Risk Management projects and a global Security Master for the Asset Management division. The successful candidate must have Risk Management knowledge, Business Analysis and Project Management expertise, and a proven track record in partnering with IT.

An ideal candidate is someone who has previous experience in Risk Management or Risk IT within Asset Management, worked in Data Operations or Product Data departments, or supported a Security Master system.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the business analysis for Risk Management change initiatives related to new business development, regulatory requirements, new technology platforms, outsourcing, data sourcing and reporting etc.

• Drive the analysis and implementation to develop a global security master for the Asset Management division.

• Manage the planning and budgeting process to prioritize Risk and Regulatory projects.

• Define the scope of work for approved projects, create and track projects plans, and communicate status with stakeholders.

• Define operational processes required to support the initiatives.

• Explore various technical options as part of the solution (build vs. buy, vendor comparison, sourcing options etc.).

• Partner with Risk Management, IT, and other business and support functions to execute initiatives.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of work experience with 5 years in Business Analysis and Project Management.

• A good understanding of Risk Management, Market and Credit risk, Value at Risk, and Sensitivities.

• Detailed knowledge of financial instrument data across multi-asset classes.

• Some technical knowledge, systems implementation experience, and a good understanding of data structures.

• A proven capability to lead and execute change programs.

• Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills to senior levels across functions.

• Hands on and willing to both do and manage (but with a focus on managing, driving and coordinating).

• Analytical and structured thinking, with a keen interest in how things work.

• Ability to synthesize the information and present it senior business leaders.

• Strong client relationship and communication skills.

• Self-motivated and able to work under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Preferred:

• Asset Management experience with an understanding of Asset Management products and operational processes.

• Experience in developing a security master for financial services.

• Experience working with Market data and providers.