Lead Business Analyst - London, United Kingdom - Pontoon

Pontoon

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Lead Business Analyst
Duration - 6 months
Location - London / Remote
Summary

My high-profile banking client is looking for a Lead Business Analyst to join their team based in London on a hybrid Basis (1-2 days a week on site) on an initial 6-month contract with chance of extensions.

As lead business analyst you will work with The Conduct, Compliance & Operational Risk (CCOR) team to seek to enhance control and enable sustainable growth for the Banking Group through delivery of proactive support and constructive challenge to the business.

The CCOR team has responsibility for business oversight and assurance activities in relation to Conduct & Compliance, Operational Risk; in addition to implementing the Conduct Strategy, overseeing Regulatory Change implementation, liaison with the regulatorsand managing Insurable Risks for the Group.

Colleagues working in this area can expect to gain valuable insight and experience in the regulatory framework whilst increasing their risk management skill set through exposure to work on a number of key Group priorities.

The role requires work with Markets Platform teams covering regulatory change including EMIR/Dodd Frank, EMIR Refit, SFTR, MIFID II Trade and Transaction Reporting, CSDR and close interaction with the BAU CCOR team covering the impacted business areas.

Primary responsibilities will include:

Responsible for the Compliance Advisory input into EMIR/DF, SFTR and CSDR programs (and MIFID II /EMIR / DF reporting where needed).
Establish understanding of the program status and provide proactive advice on regulatory change requirements (interpretation of regulation etc.).
Attend the relevant industry Working Groups to obtain insight in industry direction on given topics (especially where rules are not clear and industry needs to identify market practice suitable for compliance).
Build relationships with key stakeholders in CCOR, Markets Platform (Change Management), Client Services (onboarding), Markets Lending Delivery and Front office staff.
Support CCOR in review of the Group disclosure documents covering these regulations.
Attend the relevant internal working groups and SteerCos as agreed with CCOR
Provide advice on traceability work relating to these regulations
Provide compliance challenge to Programs where necessary and assist CCOR with change oversight.
Where needed provide written reports or other output
Support CCOR and relevant business and Markets Platform areas in upskilling BAU teams in these regulations.

Experience and qualifications:

Minimum of a relevant undergraduate degree.
Working knowledge of financial market products
Understanding of the three lines of defence model of risk management
SME knowledge of regulations and regulatory issues within financial services sector relating to EMIR/DF, SFTR, CSDR and MIFID II reporting
Experience in developing, producing & analysing reports to identify key compliance issues
Experience of senior business management engagement.
Experience of working with peers in a matrix structure to ensure efficient and effective delivery.

Skills:

Strong relationship management skills with the ability to influence and engage across a broad range of stakeholders in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to actively prioritise and meet deadlines, detail orientated with the ability to manage and deliver several projects simultaneously
Ability to work autonomously with a proactive approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to understand and convey

If you have not received a response within 48 hours of applying, please assume you have not been shortlisted this time