Job description Posted 15 March 2024

Business Analyst – General Ledger

Rate: Umbrella: £706.38

Location: Hybrid - London – 1 day a week

Duration – 6 months contract with the possibility of extensions

Role Summary:

HSBC are currently recruiting a Business Analyst with experience in general ledger looking at reconciliation of operational risk losses and recovered to the general ledger.

Key Responsible

• Solution design for finance reconciliation process with key internal risk systems, in conjunction with Risk stakeholders

• Assessment of ledger information (Appropriateness, Accessibility/Availability)

• Facilitate automate GL data flow in conjunction with Risk Systems

• Design and Development of Reconciliation engine, inclusive of reconciliation User Acceptance Testing

• Documentation of Finance Processes, Policy updates and Training roll out

• Standard Project Management activities, including presenting at various forums

Knowledge and Experience:

• Prior global regulatory change project / programme experience within Finance

• Understanding of full project lifecycle from requirements through to implementation within a regulatory change programme

• Awareness of cross-finance processes, systems architecture, operating models, Data management including Data lineage, Data Modelling and Data Controls

• Experience with General Ledger Data and reconciliations

• Knowledge of Finance systems at sub ledger and consolidated level

• Worked on previous finance reconciliation enhancement programmes, desirable

• Previous experience of working in Operational Risk or associated teams, desirable

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills with attention to detail

• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability to work under pressure, report to tight deadlines and deal with arising issues effectively

• Ability to coordinate and converse with wider groups / teams and senior stakeholders

• Good working knowledge of Excel

• Good SQL knowledge, desirable

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.

Either apply direct! Or please contact me on mohammed.wasim@tapfin.com.

Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding.