BUSINESS ANALYST FOR CREDIT RISK STRESS TESTING (HYBRID)

iTRTech Group; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 31 000 - 35 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

iTRTech Group in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a Senior Business Analyst specialised in Credit Risk Stress Testing to join a hybrid team. You will translate business needs into functional specs, support delivery, and work with stakeholders and developers in an Agile setting.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a strong SQL and Python foundation, and fluency in English (C1). Knowledge of Basel IFRS9 and climate stress tests is a plus.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, IT, CS or similar field.
• Experience as Business Analyst or Functional Expert in Credit Risk, IFRS9, Basel or stress testing.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• English at C1 level.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in projects.

Responsabilidades

• Analyse business needs and translate into functional specs and tests.
• Support delivery while respecting budget, regulatory and deadlines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and developers in Agile environments.
• Produce official stress test results and provide user support.
• Define, specify and test enhancements to calculation engines and UIs.
• Identify improvements for reliability, maintainability and scalability.

Conhecimentos

SQL

Python

English C1

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

PySpark

Dataiku

Descrição da oferta de emprego

BUSINESS ANALYST FOR CREDIT RISK STRESS TESTING (HYBRID LISBON)

Portuguese company hires for hybrid position

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered

Work Model: Hybrid

Language Requirements: English C1 mandatory; French is a plus

Seniority: Senior (5+ years)

Sector: Banking

Rate Between €2800 - 3100 RV / €1800 - 2100 CTI (gross value)

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a Business Analyst specialising in Credit Risk Stress Testing to join an international team developing and supporting calculation engines for credit risk, internal capital and IFRS9 provisions.

You will contribute to regulatory and internal initiatives, including Basel IV, IFRS9, climate stress tests and EBA stress tests, connecting business requirements with technical delivery.

The solutions support risk parameter calculations, regulatory metrics, macroeconomic scenarios and data quality, while enabling users to manage their stress testing activities through dedicated interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse business needs and translate them into clear functional specifications and tests.
• Support solution delivery while meeting budget, regulatory and deadline constraints.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and developers in an Agile environment.
• Participate in producing official stress test results and provide functional support to end-users.
• Contribute to the definition, specification and testing of enhancements to calculation engines and user interfaces.
• Identify improvements to ensure reliable operation, maintainability and scalability.
• Develop a broad understanding of the products and processes within your area of responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Science or another relevant field.
• Relevant professional experience as a Business Analyst or Functional Expert in Credit Risk, IFRS9, Basel regulations or Stress Testing.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• English at C1 level.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning and organisational skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage project activities and multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly to different stakeholders.
• Teamwork, client focus and a proactive approach.

Nice to Have

• Previous banking experience.
• Knowledge of PySpark and Dataiku.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• French language skills.

Ideal Profile

You combine functional expertise in credit risk or regulatory frameworks with practical SQL and Python skills. You can understand complex business requirements, work closely with developers and validate solutions that support accurate stress testing results.

You are comfortable supporting production activities and end-users while contributing to the continuous improvement of calculation engines and reporting processes.

Questions for Candidates

• What experience do you have as a Business Analyst or Functional Expert in Credit Risk, IFRS9, Basel regulations or Stress Testing?
• Have you worked with stress testing engines or calculations involving provisions, cost of risk, capital or RWA?
• How have you used SQL and Python in your previous projects?
• What experience do you have gathering requirements, writing functional specifications and testing solutions?
• Have you participated in producing official stress test results or providing functional production support?
• Have you worked with PySpark, Dataiku or Agile methodologies?
• What are your English and French proficiency levels?
• Are you available for a position based in Lisbon, and when could you start?
• Which contract model do you prefer, and are your compensation expectations aligned with the stated range?