Business Analyst/Consultant/Credit Risk Management/Data Governance

Thrive IT Systems Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm based in London seeks a Business Analyst/Consultant specializing in Credit Risk Management and Data Governance. This 12-month FTC role involves engaging with stakeholders across Risk, Finance, and Technology functions to enhance risk processes. Candidates should have strong experience in risk management systems and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work style, with three office days and two remote days, providing a dynamic work environment while addressing pressing client needs in financial services.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with risk data and financial platforms.
• Good experience in Data Governance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 2nd line of Defence activities/Change Management in risk management.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessment.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Risk domain expertise

Communication skills

Data Governance

Financial analysis/reporting

Team-oriented

Education

MBA/CA/CPA/CS/CMA or relevant degree in finance

Job description

Business Analyst/Consultant/Credit Risk Management/Data Governance

Role: Business Analyst/Consultant (Credit Risk Management) & Data Governance

Location: London - Hybrid 3 days' office 2 days' remote

Work Mode: 12 Month FTC

JOB DESCRITION:

Role Overview:

Industry domain: Banking and Financial services

We are looking for risk management subject matter experts to support our client who has undertaken a major transformation work in the area Risk Management. The scope of engagement covers 2nd Line of Defence and Change Management in risk process. The successful candidate is expected to engage with multiple stakeholders in the organization's Risk, Finance and Technology functions. The candidate should be a person who is detailed oriented, able to lead conversations with multiple stake holders, drive predefined agenda meetings and able to attach outcomes. Detailed aspects pertaining to the position are as mentioned below.

Roles & Responsibilities: Daily activities

• Lead the 2nd line of Defence activities/Change management in the areas of risk management
• Risk identification and assessment across the Risk landscape
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessment
• Develop risk mitigation strategies by identifying the source that is causing the problem
• Ensure clear communication on the scope of the daily jobs and progress on the activities with the client

Preferred experience:

• Familiarity with risk data, exposure to risk and financial platform, managing risk systems, financial analysis/reporting experience (preferably with experience in Regulatory Reporting).
• Knowledge of risk management and reporting processes and an understanding of various aspects of risk including Credit Risk modelling (including but not limited to LGD, PD, EAD modelling), RWA, EL, Market Risk, Liquidity Risk and Operational Risk.
• Good understanding and implementation of BCBS239
• Good experience in Data Governance
• Good understanding of risk controls across Credit risk, Market risk and Operational Risk

Skills and qualifications:

• MBA/CA/CPA/CS/CMA or relevant degree in finance.
• Above-average to expert level risk-domain expertise.
• Excellent at verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to present & defend a solution with technical facts & business details.
• Ability to communicate effectively, across multiple organizational levels
• Flexible, team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Good demonstration of thought and knowledge leadership.
• Experience in people management is preferable.