Vice President - Risk Business Analyst

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President - Risk Business Analyst Team Lead to join their dynamic London team. This pivotal role involves leading the Risk team, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving the success of the Change portfolio. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, the ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in top-tier banks or consultancies to deliver large-scale projects. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the financial services sector while being part of a forward-thinking organization that values sustainable growth and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing teams within top-tier banks or consultancies.
• Strong communication skills and a track record of delivering large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk team and manage stakeholder relationships for delivery success.
• Act as an advisor on TEC solutions and support departmental initiatives.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Project Life-Cycle Understanding

Software Development Life-Cycle Knowledge

Market Risk Knowledge

Job description

Our client, a globally recognised financial group, is seeking a Vice President - Risk Business Analyst Team Lead to join their London-based team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic and innovative environment. The successful candidate will be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the fostering of shared and sustainable growth.

What you'll do:

As Vice President - Risk Business Analyst Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our client's Change portfolio. You will be responsible for leading the Risk team, ensuring clear deliverables and supporting problem-solving efforts. Your role will also involve acting as an advisor on appropriate TEC solutions, leveraging your deep understanding of the vendor landscape. Additionally, you will support wider departmental initiatives in strategy and innovation, contributing to the overall growth and success of the organisation.

• Manage stakeholder relationships across Risk for delivery success across the Change portfolio
• Lead the Risk portfolio with Change and business leads
• Ensure leadership of the Risk team, managing both consultants and permanent members of staff
• Provide MI/ KPIs for your BA pillar
• Act as an advisor on appropriate TEC solutions with a solid understanding of the vendor landscape
• Support the Head of the Business Analyst Team and Head of Technology Innovation Management with wider department initiatives in strategy and innovation

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Vice President - Risk Business Analyst Team Lead position brings a wealth of experience in managing teams within top-tier banks or consultancies. You possess excellent communication skills and have a proven track record in delivering large-scale projects. Your comprehensive understanding of project life-cycles coupled with your ability to compile proposal, scope, requirements, and testing documents sets you apart. Furthermore, your deep knowledge of software development life-cycles and trade lifecycles makes you an invaluable asset to our client's team.

• Solid communication skills - both written and oral
• Experience of managing a team of senior technology professionals within a top tier bank or consultancy
• A thorough understanding of the project life-cycle and experience of compiling proposal, scope, requirements and testing documents
• Knowledge of software development life-cycles
• In-depth knowledge of trade lifecycle and relevant market events for a product
• Experience and knowledge of Market Risk; VaR, Sensitivities and Stress Testing

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: London

Specialism: Risk & Compliance

Focus: Risk - Market Risk

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: £95,000 - £110,000 per annum

Job Reference: 41UG75-D6F9D828

Date posted: 16 April 2025

Consultant: James Kelly