Market Risk BA

Matlen Silver; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matlen Silver is seeking a Market Risk Business Analyst in Jersey City to support Market Risk initiatives, investment reporting, VaR calculations, and data validation using SQL and Excel.

The role requires mid-to-senior level Business Analyst experience with strong Market Risk knowledge and the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications for technology teams. Collaboration with stakeholders across finance and IT is essential.

Qualifications

• Mid-to-senior level Business Analyst / Technology Business Analyst experience.
• Strong Market Risk knowledge, including interest rates.
• Investment reporting experience.
• Strong SQL skills, including queries, joins, tables, and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and analyze business and technical requirements.
• Support ongoing Market Risk and investment reporting initiatives.
• Work with Market Risk stakeholders to understand business needs and reporting requirements.
• Analyze Market Risk data, including VaR, risk limits, interest rates, and related risk metrics.
• Write and analyze SQL queries, including joins, tables, and data validation.
• Perform data analysis and reconciliation using SQL and Excel.
• Translate business requirements into clear functional and technical requirements.
• Work with technology teams to support system and reporting enhancements.
• Assist with testing, data validation, and issue resolution.
• Create and maintain requirements, process documentation, and test cases.
• Communicate effectively with business and technology stakeholders.

Skills

Market Risk knowledge

Technology Business Analyst experience

Investment reporting

Strong SQL

Analytical problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Market Risk Business Analyst to support ongoing initiatives within the Market Risk organization. The ideal candidate will have strong Technology Business Analyst experience, Market Risk knowledge, and experience with investment reporting, VaR, SQL, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and analyze business and technical requirements.
• Support ongoing Market Risk and investment reporting initiatives.
• Work with Market Risk stakeholders to understand business needs and reporting requirements.
• Analyze Market Risk data, including VaR, risk limits, interest rates, and related risk metrics.
• Write and analyze SQL queries, including joins, tables, and data validation.
• Perform data analysis and reconciliation using SQL and Excel.
• Translate business requirements into clear functional and technical requirements.
• Work with technology teams to support system and reporting enhancements.
• Assist with testing, data validation, and issue resolution.
• Create and maintain requirements, process documentation, and test cases.
• Communicate effectively with business and technology stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Mid-to-senior level Business Analyst / Technology Business Analyst experience.
• Strong Market Risk knowledge, including:
• Interest rates
• Investment reporting experience.
• Strong SQL skills, including queries, joins, tables, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with business and technology teams in a financial services environment.
• Ability to translate business requirements into clear technical requirements.