Risk Platform - Business Analyst

This role offers a compelling opportunity for a motivated Risk Platform Business Analyst to join a supportive and inclusive team at the forefront of managing counterparty risk for a leading financial institution. You'll be instrumental in delivering critical projects and enhancing the tools that underpin the Counterparty Risk Trading (CRT) business, a vital function for the entire bank.

If you're a strategic thinker with a knack for analysis and a desire to make a tangible impact, this position presents a significant growth trajectory in your career. You will have direct exposure to high-profile migrations, and be responsible for designing and implementing solutions that drive efficiency and accuracy in CVA pricing, risk assessment, reporting, and data maintenance.

What's in it for you as a candidate?

• Impactful Work: Contribute directly to the bank's risk management strategy by supporting stakeholders in Risk and PnL requirements. Your analysis and solutions will be crucial for managing the counterparty risk of derivative trade portfolios.
• Hands-On Experience: This is not a purely theoretical role. You'll be actively involved in analyzing data, supporting users, implementing solutions, and releasing changes, providing a well-rounded and practical learning experience.
• Career Development: The emphasis on understanding complex business requirements and translating them into technical specifications, coupled with the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, will significantly enhance your analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a trusted team that fosters a supportive and inclusive culture, encouraging knowledge sharing and professional growth through collaboration with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers.
• Technological Advancement: Stay ahead of the curve by working with industry-aligned programming languages and frameworks, and contributing to the organization's technology communities.
• Focus on Best Practices: You'll be expected to adhere to secure coding practices and implement effective unit testing, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Strong Analytical Foundation: Success in this role hinges on excellent functional and numerical impact analysis skills, combined with a methodical approach and meticulous attention to detail. If you excel at dissecting complex data and identifying trends, this is an ideal fit.
• Technical Proficiency: Essential technical skills include strong proficiency in Excel and SQL for handling large volumes of data. For those looking to deepen their technical expertise, intermediate R/Python skills are highly valued and will open further avenues for contribution.
• Domain Knowledge: While not strictly mandatory, previous experience in Finance Projects or the banking environment will provide a significant advantage, allowing you to hit the ground running and grasp the intricacies of counterparty risk management more rapidly. A degree in a scientific or mathematical discipline is also highly regarded.
• Problem-Solving and Solution Design: You will be challenged to understand intricate business needs and translate them into actionable technical requirements, developing your ability to design innovative and effective solutions.
• Continuous Learning: The financial industry is constantly evolving. Your ability to stay informed about industry technology trends and innovations will be key to your long-term success and impact.
• Alignment with Values: The organization emphasizes core values such as Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with a proactive mindset (Empower, Challenge, Drive). Demonstrating these principles will be integral to your growth within the team.

This role, based in our Glasgow Campus, offers a fantastic platform to build a successful career in a dynamic and critical area of finance. If you're driven by analysis, eager to solve complex problems, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.