Risk Business Analyst Team Lead

Risk Business Analyst Team Lead – Financial Services – Up to £110k – City of London - Hybrid

Overview:

We are currently partnered with one of the world’s leading financial institutions who are seeking an experienced Risk Business Analyst Team Lead to join their Technology Innovation Management team. This is a high-impact role where you will be accountable for overseeing the Risk portfolio, leading a team of consultants and permanent staff, and ensuring successful delivery of key technology and change initiatives. You will serve as a strategic partner to the business, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive performance and alignment with broader company objectives.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Act as a key liaison for Risk within the Technology and Change function, ensuring delivery success across the Change portfolio and representing Technology in wider business engagements.
• Lead the Risk portfolio, collaborating with business and change leads to secure optimal resourcing and manage project delivery.
• Manage both consultants and permanent staff, ensuring clarity on deliverables, resolving issues promptly, and overseeing hiring, contract renewals, and resource governance.
• Partner with the CHG project portfolio manager to ensure Risk initiatives are resourced with the right skillsets, building future capabilities.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Risk processes and systems, offering solutions and guidance to stakeholders.
• Champion AI adoption within the Business Analyst team and across the Risk portfolio.
• Provide MI and KPIs for the BA pillar, tracking delivery success and resource utilisation.
• Independently resolve complex issues, engaging senior stakeholders and ensuring proactive risk management.
• Ensure alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements, providing accurate reporting and governance.
• Act as a hands-on Business Analyst, leading complex projects, gathering requirements, and overseeing the full project lifecycle.
• Foster a collaborative working environment, support company policies, and maintain a flexible and adaptable approach based on business needs.
• Strong experience in managing senior technology teams within a top-tier bank or consultancy.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, international projects.
• Extensive knowledge of the project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, testing, and delivery.
• Expertise in software development lifecycles and business analysis.
• Deep understanding of financial products (e.g., Bonds, Derivatives, FX, Loans) and their impact on Risk.
• Proficiency in Murex, Markitwire, and Bloomberg, including trade lifecycle and risk analysis.
• Knowledge of Market Risk (VaR, Sensitivities, Stress Testing), Credit Risk (credit limits, exposure calculations), and Regulatory Capital requirements.
• Strong technical skills, including the ability to perform SQL queries and advanced Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve complex issues independently.

Package:

• Up to £110,000 basic salary
• Up to 20% discretionary bonus
• Other Excellent benefits
• Hybrid working – 3 days onsite (City of London)

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting