Business Analyst

Market Risk Business Analyst | London | Hybrid | £700 - £800 We're working with a top-tier global investment banking powerhouse on this exciting opportunity. Step into a high-impact Risk Transformation team driving the evolution of global market risk platforms. You will bridge the gap between complex risk business needs and cutting-edge technical execution, leveraging your expertise in VaR, Expected Shortfall, and SQL to deliver mission-critical change across multiple jurisdictions. The Role • Lead the end-to-end delivery of market risk platform enhancements, focusing on Greeks, sensitivities, and advanced risk measures. • Drive global requirement gathering workshops to translate complex regulatory and business needs into high-quality functional specifications. • Mastermind the UAT lifecycle, including test planning, manual execution, and defect triage in high-pressure delivery environments. • Collaborate with technical teams on vendor integrations and in-house builds using technologies like SQL, JIRA, and Confluence. • Navigate the complexities of FRTB (SA/IMA) implementations to ensure the institution remains ahead of the regulatory curve. What You'll Need • Extensive experience as a Business Analyst within large-scale Risk Transformation programmes in top-tier Financial Services. • Deep technical knowledge of Market Risk metrics (VaR, Expected Shortfall, Greeks) and diverse asset classes including Fixed Income and Derivatives. • Advanced SQL proficiency for querying relational databases, with additional exposure to MDX, MongoDB, or Python scripting highly valued. • Proven track record managing global stakeholders and delivering functional interface specifications to rigorous industry standards. • Hands-on experience with modern risk tools like ActivePivot and workflow management via JIRA/Confluence. What's On Offer • Lucrative daily rate of £700 - £800 (Inside IR35) for a long-term 12-month initial engagement. • High-visibility role within a major risk transformation initiative at a globally recognised financial institution. • Flexible hybrid working model (3 days in the office) based in the heart of London’s financial district. • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge risk technologies and influence global risk management strategies. Apply via Haystack today!