MUST HAVE: Experience as a Business Analyst in bank/financial services
Able to quickly get up to speed on new subject areas and has excellent documentation skills. Essential
Business analysis experience working for a top tier bank or consultancy
Experience in Financial Crime (AML, KYC and Sanctions screening) is desirable to ensure quick understanding of content and anticipating risks or issues
An understanding of the project life cycle and experience of compiling proposal, scope, requirements and testing documents
Product knowledge incorporating some of the following: Bonds, Derivatives, Securities Financing, FX and Loans and Deposits
A good understanding of the scope and purpose of the core banking functions
Experience performing data analysis and reconciliation
Knowledge of SQL (able to query and examine data, rather than build solutions)
Ability and experience of working under pressure
Ability to liaise with business and IT stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Results & delivery driven, with a strong sense of accountability
A pro-active, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
A structured and logical approach to work
Excellent communication skills
Previous experience with Front Office Trading platforms (Bloomberg, Apex, Murex) beneficial Education / Qualifications: Essential
Degree educated and / or equivalent experience.