Job description Posted 01 November 2022

Traded Risk Business Analyst

£550p/d PAYE / £706.38 p/d Umbrella

London (hybrid)

12 months

 

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of Traded Risk Business Analyst

 

Role Context:

 

·        The role is based in London, working closely with Risk Managers and Risk Controllers to ensure smooth delivery of complex projects and workstreams

·        Changes to Risk systems are governed by external regulators, which require the project manager to ensure communication channels are open and available between the Risk Managers and the Regulatory & Risk Analytics teams

·        Responsible to ensure the wider change delivery team is kept abreast of changes in the region and are being engaged in the improvement process

Experience / Skills required:


·        Detailed knowledge on trading business & products, risk methodology and regulatory framework. Specifically, expertise in all Asset class product types, Counterparty risks, Market risks, Cross-Risks, trade characteristics and hedging strategies

·        High degree of understanding of Traded Risk (Market or Counterparty Risk) terminology and concepts – exposure calculation approaches, Traded Risk Internal Controls framework, Basel II & III

·        Capable of exposure regression analysis and explaining differences between production exposure and target system generated exposure, through breakdown of variables

·        University graduate in Finance, computer science or numerated related disciplines

·        Experience in documenting requirements, validating functional specifications, drafting testing approach plans and user acceptance test cases

·        Able to understand and document processes using data flow diagrams

·        Experience in risk system development cycles and working with Risk Technology departments.  

·        Strong ability to understand and use complex systems and take a logical and constructive approach to investigating and communicating system problems

·        Understanding of how projects are delivered, including project lifecycle

·        High level of expertise in Excel & Access (VBA level), SQL, PowerPoint, Visio

·        Attention to detail and a methodical & structured approach

·        Excellent communication and presentation skills

·        Strong time management skills

 

 

If you think you are up for the task and feel you meet the above criteria or interested to hear more information, please contact me on amy.walker@tapfin.com