Lead IT Risk Business Analyst

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank seeks a Lead IT Risk Business Analyst in London. This role involves leading business analysis for risk management systems, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk change within investment banking and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in risk change within investment banking.
• Solid experience working within technology teams or IT-led transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis for risk management systems and process change.
• Support design and implementation of risk models and reporting tools.
• Translate complex business needs into structured technical requirements.

Skills

Risk Data

Modelling

Reporting Processes

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

Join a leading investment bank as a Lead IT Risk Business Analyst in London. Sitting within the Risk IT function, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of credit or market risk technology. You’ll lead end-to-end business analysis, collaborate closely with stakeholders across risk, technology, and operations, and help design and deliver innovative solutions and models to meet evolving regulatory and business requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Lead business analysis for risk management systems and process change
• Work with stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritise requirements
• Support design and implementation of risk models and reporting tools
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance
• Translate complex business needs into structured technical requirements
• Partner with developers, architects, and quants to deliver technology solutions
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams and global stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement and technology transformation

What you’ll bring:

• 7+ years of experience in risk change (credit or market) within investment banking
• Strong understanding of risk data, modelling, and reporting processes
• Solid experience working within technology teams or IT-led transformation
• Hands-on with risk systems, data structures, and business intelligence/reporting tools
• Ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Projects & Transformation

Focus: Business Analyst

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: City of London

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Projects & Transformation

Focus: Business Analyst

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: £95,000 - £105,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: City of London

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: L75UJL-D6546F41

Date posted: 12 May 2025

Consultant: Meghan Bartlett

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