Compliance BA (Global Restricted List)

Project description

The BA will provide subject matter expertise and knowledge on Compliance processes and systems and work across complex projects for Compliance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Business analysts are typically involved in all phases of the project life cycle, working closely with both the business users and the technology staff facilitating a clear understanding of the solution being delivered. This includes:
• Performing requirements gathering and compiling formal Business Requirements & Functional Specification documents. Seeking and gaining approvals for any such documentation
• Covering all aspects of Business Analyst engagement throughout the Project Development Lifecycle including but not limited to:
• Formulating and presenting proposed solutions to the business users
• Formulating testing approaches and compiling test plans and test cases
• Performing system integration testing and supporting business users with user acceptance testing
• Compiling and presenting test results
• Completing project/workstream status reports
• Ensuring project documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored
• Escalating issues/risks to project/line management
• Providing subject matter expertise to support TEC initiatives, as required e.g. presenting solutions to other parts of the organisation
• Promote a dynamic, delivery driven culture that works alongside business units to provide responsive resolutions and value driven solutions.
• Comply with relevant security and compliance procedures
• Build relationships across the bank, establishing a strong peer network and helping to strengthen collaboration

SKILLS

Must have

• -          Business analysis experience working for a top tier bank or consultancy -          An understanding of the project life cycle and experience of compiling proposal, scope, requirements and testing documents -          Experience in either Compliance (data quality, data governance, regulatory reporting / monitoring and trade / comms surveillance) or Financial Crime (AML, KYC and Sanctions screening) is a must to ensure quick understanding of content and anticipating risks or issues -          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 -          Excellent communication skills - both written and oral -          Previous experience with Front Office Trading platforms (Bloomberg, Apex, Murex, MCO, Saturn) beneficial

Nice to have

• Excellent communication skills • 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 • Strong problem-solving skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy • A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment • Strong numerical skills. Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Powerpoint, Visio, Excel & Word)