Lead Risk Business Analyst

Intec Select Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank is looking for a Senior Risk Business Analyst Team Lead to join their Technology Innovation function in London. The role involves leading a team of Business Analysts while driving innovative solutions in Counterparty Credit Risk and AI adoption. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of financial products, strong communication skills, and experience in managing stakeholders. The position offers a salary of up to £120,000, a bonus, and a full benefits package, with a hybrid work model of 3 to 4 days in the office.

Benefits

Bonus & Full Benefits Package

Opportunity to lead within a high-profile Technology Innovation team

Qualifications

• Strong Counterparty Credit Risk knowledge, including trade lifecycle and collateral management.
• Experience in understanding and analyzing financial products like Derivatives and FX.
• Proven BA experience in a top-tier bank or consultancy, confident in SDLC processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of BAs within the Risk portfolio.
• Act as a key partner to stakeholders in Credit Risk and Technology.
• Oversee delivery of complex risk initiatives.
• Champion AI and emerging technology within the BA function.

Skills

Counterparty Credit Risk knowledge

Financial products knowledge

BA experience in banking/consultancy

SQL

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership or mentoring

Tools

Markitwire

Bloomberg

Moody’s

Markit Analytics

Job description

Overview

A leading global investment bank is seeking a Senior Risk Business Analyst Team Lead to join its Technology Innovation function. This role requires strong Counterparty Credit Risk expertise and a genuine passion for technology, AI, and digital transformation. You will lead a team of BAs while driving forward-thinking solutions across the Risk portfolio.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of BAs within the Risk portfolio.
• Act as a key partner to senior stakeholders across Credit Risk, Change, and Technology.
• Oversee delivery of complex risk initiatives, ensuring effective planning and governance.
• Work hands-on as a Lead BA: requirements, documentation, functional analysis, testing, and solution design.
• Drive innovation—champion AI and emerging technology across the BA function.
• Manage resourcing, performance, KPIs, and BA governance.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Strong Counterparty Credit Risk knowledge (credit limits, CSAs, PFE, collateral, trade lifecycle).
• Excellent understanding of financial products: Derivatives, Bonds, Credit, FX, Securities Financing.
• BA experience within a top-tier bank / consultancy; confident across full SDLC.
• Technical skills: SQL, advanced Excel; knowledge of systems such as Markitwire, Bloomberg, Moody’s, Markit Analytics.
• Forward-thinking mindset with clear passion for innovation and AI adoption.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving ability.
• Team leadership or mentoring experience (full management not essential but desirable).
• Nice to Have: Murex knowledge (risk, P&L, trade lifecycle).

Package

• Salary: Up to £120,000
• Bonus & Full Benefits Package
• Hybrid – 3 / 4 days per week in London
• Chance to lead within a high-profile Technology Innovation team, shaping the future of risk capabilities