Senior Market Risk Specialist / Business Analyst, Contract, Banking, Zürich, Switzerland recruitment

In this contract position, you will act as a bridge between the business and IT organization. You will be responsible for the business requirements, the functional analysis and design documentation and the quality of the end solution.

Other responsibilities include:

-Working closely with the project manager, market risk officers and the IT development team to fully understand and define business processes and supporting IT solutions front-to-back

-Developing a deep understanding of the data for the respective Macro portfolios

-Defining and prioritizing demand with business stakeholders across Market Risk Controls, Methodology, Front Office and the IT development teams in line with the strategic business processes and IT architecture

-Supporting the IT development team when required

-Taking ownership for specific project deliverables and producing documentation

The start date of this contract is ASAP for duration of 6 months

In order to be considered as a potential candidate, you hold a University or Master in IT or Finance/Economic/Business and have at least 7 years of experience in Financial Services (with Investment banking experience). Other requirements include:

-Excellent Market Risk background

-Very strong skills in the area of Risk Control/Management in Interest Rate and FX Risk

-Strong business analysis skills

-In depth knowledge of risk data processing concepts and business data content

Furthermore you will have experience in the following technical areas:

-Sound IT development and architecture background and understanding

-Good relational and database and SQL skills as well as MS Excel, Access and VBA skills (practical experience on Java or C is a plus)

-Good data modelling and data analysis skills

-Experience with reporting solutions like Business Objects

Are you interested in this exciting and challenging contract opportunity? If you possess the above skills and attributes, please send your CV to nicolas@swisslinx.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Swisslinx Group provides bespoke recruitment solutions for technology, financial and executive positions in Switzerland, the Middle East and South East Asia. With more than twenty years experience our business relationships are driven by integrity, trust and discretion.

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