Risk Business Analyst

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking an Equities and Prime Intraday Risk Management Business Analyst for a 6-month hybrid role in London. The position focuses on supporting regulatory commitments and enhancing risk management capabilities within the Equities and Prime Financing business lines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Global Markets Risk & PnL, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in Global Markets Risk & PnL environment.
• Experience of facilitating data driven decision making in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely data analysis for risk management.
• Communicate progress and challenges to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent University degree

Tools

SQL

Jira

Confluence

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Equities and Prime Intraday Risk Management Business Analyst

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 Responsibilities:

• Understand the context of the work, including regulatory drivers and the Equities and Prime Financing Platforms, particularly the front-to-back system architecture and flows within the Risk & PnL space.
• Work under the guidance of an experienced Product Owner to deliver accurate, insightful, and timely data analysis that informs correct designs and solutions for the Equities and Prime Financing Risk Managers.
• Collaborate closely with other Business Analysts in related programs to establish best practices and identify opportunities for data and approach reuse.
• Deliver solutions that balance tactical vs. strategic needs, cost-benefit considerations, and time-to-market constraints, ensuring data analysis supports decision-making.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, providing succinct progress updates and promptly addressing challenges and issues.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of Business Analyst experience in a Global Markets Risk & PnL environment, preferably in Equities, with cross-asset experience as an advantage.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality data analysis within a Global Markets setting.
• Experience facilitating data-driven decision-making, ideally in an Agile environment.
• Experience delivering both technological and non-technological changes.
• Strong analytical skills, including SQL data analysis.
• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence.
• Good understanding of business analysis methodologies and project lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of operating at multiple organizational levels.
• Collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to quickly build trust and credibility.

If you’re seeking a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and realize your potential. Whether aiming for top leadership or exploring new directions, HSBC offers opportunities, support, and rewards to help you go further.

Please note: Due to high application volume, we may not respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, we will not be progressing your application. Thank you for your understanding.