Risk Business Analyst

HSBC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Business Analyst in the Equities and Prime Financing sector. In this hybrid role, you will support crucial risk management initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver insightful data analysis. Your experience in the Global Markets environment will be pivotal in enhancing front-office risk capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry, where your analytical skills and business acumen will help shape strategic decisions. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role offers the perfect platform for growth and success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Global Markets Risk & PnL environment.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support Equities and Prime Financing business lines with risk management.
• Deliver timely data analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Analytical Skills

SQL

Business Analysis

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Equities and Prime Intraday Risk Management Business Analyst

Rate: Inside IR35 via Umbrella company - £899.03

Location: London – Hybrid – 3 days in the office

Duration: 6 months

Role Summary:

This role involves supporting HSBC's Equities and Prime Financing business lines, including Cash Equities, Equity Derivatives, Synthetic Prime, Delta1, Futures Execution, and Derivatives Clearing Services. The primary focus is on meeting regulatory commitments related to intraday risk management and enhancing front-office risk viewing capabilities.

Key Responsible

• Understand the context of the work i.e. the regulatory drivers and the Equities and Prime Financing Platforms, particularly the front-to-back system architecture and flows within the Risk & PnL space.
• Guided by an experienced Product Owner, use this understanding to deliver accurate, insightful, and timely data and data analysis which will lead to correct designs and solutions being delivered to the Equities and Prime Financing Risk Managers.
• Work closely with other Equities and Prime Financing Business Analysts in other programs e.g. the Equities demise programmes, to ensure best practice is established and any opportunity for reusing approaches / data is taken.
• Solutions delivered must successfully balance e.g. tactical vs strategic / cost-benefit / time-to-market etc. and the data analysis delivered should inform this decision making.
• Communication is key and this role will involve communication with stakeholders who will require a succinct summary of progress, along with timely and accurate communication of the challenges and issues that are encountered.

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential Experience

• Bachelor's or equivalent University degree.
• Business Analyst experience (at least 5 years’ relevant experience in Global Markets Risk & PnL environment), ideally in Equities but cross-asset also an advantage.
• Evidence of a successful track record delivering high quality data business analysis within a Global Markets environment.
• Experience of facilitating data driven decision making, ideally in an Agile environment.
• Experience of delivering both technology and non-technology change.

Essential Skills / Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills, including data analysis using SQL.
• Competent using Jira and Confluence.
• Good understanding of business analysis best practice, methodologies, and the project lifecycle
• Good written and communication skills and ability to operate at multiple levels.
• Collaborative front-foot style with ability to quickly build trust and credibility.

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

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Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding.