Business Data Analyst - Risk Systems

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the Investment Banking sector is looking for a Contract Business Analyst specializing in data analysis and risk systems. This role, based in London with hybrid working arrangements, offers an opportunity to engage in high-impact projects while collaborating with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will have strong SQL knowledge and a background in managing complex changes between business and IT functions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in market and/or counterparty risk environments.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with data modelling.
• Proven ability to manage complex change across business and IT.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document business requirements related to risk systems.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and support testing.
• Support user acceptance testing and contribute to change management.

Skills

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Data Modelling

SQL

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Business Data Analyst – Risk Systems (Data Focus) | London | Hybrid | Investment Banking

Our client, a leading organisation in the Investment Banking industry, is seeking a Contract Business Analyst with a strong focus on data analysis and risk systems to join their London-based team.

Key Details:

• Location: London
• Inside IR35 - £625 - 750 per day
• Hybrid Working: 2–3 days per week in the office
• Contract Type: Initial 6-month contract (likely extension)
• Industry: Financial Services / Investment Banking
• Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and document business requirements related to market and counterparty risk systems
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define sustainable solutions aligned with strategic goals
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and support testing activities
• Act as a liaison between business and IT teams, ensuring data and functional alignment
• Support user acceptance testing and contribute to change management and rollout
• Provide expert input on data modelling and risk frameworks, ensuring data quality and consistency
• Coordinate across multiple business functions and systems to drive complex change initiatives

Key Requirements:

• Strong experience in market and/or counterparty risk environments
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with data modelling
• Proven ability to manage complex change across business and IT
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Excel, SharePoint
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and risk frameworks

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact projects within a globally recognised financial institution.