Credit Suisse - AVP - BA - Credit Risk Information System

Role Responsibilities:

- The Risk Process Change Management team is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to work on the Credit Risk Information System for exposure calculations.

The job scope includes:

- Lead the team in functional analysis and propose change design and processes around the Credit Risk arena, in particular the Back testing project.

- Facilitate functional discussions with stakeholders.

- Review of functional specification document, test plans and regression results prepared and executed by the team.

- Collaborate with the regional teams in resource planning and allocation of assignments to ensure quality results within agreed timelines.

- Build close relationship with key stakeholders and business partners, maintain open communication and ensuring transparency at all stages of the release cycle.

- Provide up-to-date status report throughout the release cycle.

- Manage adhoc impact analysis requests.

- Provide direct line management to the team in Pune.

Desired Criteria:

Education / Experience:

- University Graduate with good honors degree

- A degree in Finance/Accountancy is a plus but not mandatory

- More than 10 years relevant work experience in Financial Institutions

- Has previously worked in the financial industry and managed sizable cross-border system implementation would be advantageous

- Strong analytical skills, numerically competent

- Strong Business analysis and functional specification design

- Extensive system / project implementation experience

- In-depth understanding of business processes, financial products, credit risk management and regulatory requirements (eg. FSA Basel II/III; FINMA)

- Take ownership of issues and manage through to a successful resolution

- Strong SQL skills

- Proficiency in MS Excel

- Strong team player: The team has a reputation of being able to deliver with quality and upholding these high standards individually and as a team will be given the highest priority

- Good interpersonal skills: Confident, strong communication skills with good work attitude, proactive

- Effective time management: Able to work under pressure and meet project deadlines

- Strong Analytical skills: Investigate issues with attention to details and accuracy