Role: Business Analyst/Data Analyst - RWA
Client: Tier 1 Investment Bank Role: Business Analyst/Data Analyst - RWA Rate: £600 - £750 per day Engagement: Contract Duration: 9 months rolling Location: Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office)
We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst/Data Analyst to join a Markets Transformation Team at a Tier 1 Investment Bank. This is a contract role with an immediate start, offering a competitive daily rate and a 9-month rolling contract. The role requires working 3 days a week in the office based in Belfast.
Project Overview:
The role is focused on delivering critical data-centric services to support Credit RWA (Risk-Weighted Assets) calculations. You will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of services, while collaborating with a range of stakeholders across Business, Quant, Finance, and Technology teams.
Primary Responsibilities:
Take ownership of the design and delivery of services required to support Credit RWA calculations.
Use critical thinking and data analysis to simplify complex problems and deliver clear, actionable solutions.
Lead working groups with key stakeholders (Business, Quant, Finance, and Technology) to identify critical data elements and design target operating models and architectures.
Translate requirements and target architectures into delivery milestones, creating project plans and agreeing on deliverables.
Take a hands-on approach to project delivery, ensuring requirements are understood and correctly implemented by technical teams.
Manage internal and external dependencies, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Proactively identify challenges, resolve risks, and escalate issues as necessary, engaging relevant stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
Produce insightful project update materials and artifacts for various forums and committees.
Build and maintain strong relationships across the business, fostering a collaborative approach to project execution.
Key Skills and Experience:
5+ years' relevant experience in Business/Data Analysis, with a focus on financial data and risk management.
Proven experience working with large datasets and relational databases, using SQL for data analysis and manipulation.
Hands-on experience in designing target operating models and IT architectures to solve complex business problems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders through presentations, discussions, and data-driven insights.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Experience working on cross-asset or Front Office analytics builds, or directly with Business/Quant teams in single asset class deliveries.
Strong understanding of the front-to-back trade lifecycle for derivative products.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and proactively unblock issues.
Organized and detail-oriented, able to track multiple workstreams and projects.
Desirable Experience:
Previous experience in Trading or Business Management roles would be advantageous.