Business Analyst - Market Risk/Credit Risk - Investment Bank

We are looking out for Business Analysts with hands on experience on Market Risk or Credit Risk projects for a leading investment bank in Bangalore City.

The position involves interaction with many teams across finance and risk, lines of business (front/middle/back office) and reporting groups. The ability to work efficiently and communicate effectively across these boundaries will be one of the keys to success. The role and responsibilities of the successful candidate will be determined based on qualifications, prior experience and demonstrated skills.

Core Responsibilities:

- Review and challenge financial calculations in various UTs /applications in high priority areas

- Understand methodology used in the financial calculations and its broader impact / contribution to the firm's overall finance / risk framework

- Evaluate appropriateness of the assumptions and methodology utilized in the UTs/ applications and identify the errors and potential improvements in the calculation processes

- Document the findings and socialize the findings with relevant stakeholders

- Perform peer-reviews for quality assurance purposes

- Assist in review planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting as needed

- Work with technology teams to develop tools for enhancing review effectiveness and efficiency

- Partner with other review functions on high priority reviews and ad hoc requests

- Stay abreast of regulatory and industry developments pertaining to finance / risk / accounting

Essential skills, experience, and qualifications:

- Bachelors/Graduate degree in a Finance, Accounting, Economics, Math/Statistics or related quantitative/engineering discipline

- Knowledge of financial products, financial markets and regulatory requirements

- Ability to understand and trace through financial calculations and processes

- Control mindset (ability to identify control gaps and/or issues)

- Strong Excel, VBA and SQL skills

- Self-starter who is able to perform effectively in a fast paced, results driven environment

- Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills

- Strong quantitative, analytical skills and flair for independent research & problem solving

- Extreme attention to detail

- Should be flexible to working in EMEA shift which would be London hours for this team to facilitate sufficient overlap with US hours

Additional qualifications/experience considerations:

- PhD/CPA/CFA/FRM/MBA (or obtaining such qualifications)

- Experience and knowledge in regulatory capital rules (Basel and CCAR)

- Software development/programing experiences will be a plus

- Experience with various models, including pricing, capital, and/or financial forecasting models

- Experience and knowledge in regulatory capital rules (Basel and CCAR)

- Engineering/Finance/Quant (Math/Stat) degree + BFSI experience

- Relevant Masters/MBA and/or relevant certifications (FRM/CFA/..)

- Software development/programing experiences will be a plus