Lead Business Analyst

EPAM; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital platform provider in London is seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst to drive the design and delivery of services supporting Credit RWA calculations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively. You will engage with stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable project plans, ensuring successful outcomes in a data-centric environment. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Package

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity policy

Group Life Protection Benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Bonus Scheme

Diversity Networks

Access to a range of skills and certifications

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Business Analysis.
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience.
• Experience working with large datasets and using SQL.
• Hands-on experience designing effective operating models.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and delivery of services for Credit RWA calculations.
• Use critical thinking and data analysis to resolve complex problems.
• Lead cross-functional working groups with business and technology teams.
• Translate requirements into delivery milestones and project plans.

Job description

Overview

First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the world's leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC. As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Lead Business Analyst to join our team, where you will be instrumental in driving the design and delivery of services that support Credit RWA calculations. As a key contributor to complex business initiatives, you will leverage critical thinking, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-impact solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and delivery of services required to support Credit RWA calculations
• Use independent critical thinking and data analysis to decompose complex problems into simple deliverables
• Lead working groups with Business, Quant, Finance, and Technology stakeholders to identify critical data elements and design a target operating model/architecture
• Translate requirements and target architectures into delivery milestones, and agree on deliverables and project plans with stakeholders
• Maintain a hands-on approach to project delivery by working daily with technical teams to ensure that requirements are understood, correctly implemented, and delivered to plan
• Manage internal and external dependencies across initiatives, including working closely with Business, Quant, Finance, and Technology teams
• Identify challenges and proactively resolve or escalate risks and issues in a timely and well-articulated manner, engaging relevant stakeholders
• Produce accurate and insightful project update materials and artifacts, tailoring them to various forums and committees
• Build strong relationships by adopting a joined-up approach to support the execution of programs

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Business Analysis
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Experience working with large datasets/relational databases and using SQL to analyze and manipulate data
• Demonstrable hands-on experience designing effective target operating models and IT architectures to solve complex business problems
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently to develop ideas and formalize delivery plans
• Self-starter with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and proactively engage teams and individuals across the organization to help resolve issues
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams/projects simultaneously
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage, inform, and persuade senior stakeholders through discussion, presentations, and the use of data

We Offer

• Private Healthcare Package
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity policy
• Group Life Protection Benefit
• Give as You Earn
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
• Diversity Networks
• Access to a range of skills and certifications