VP Front Office & Credit Risk Business Analysis Team Lead

London | Hybrid (3 days in the office) | Up to £130,000 + Bonus | VP Level ILR or British Passport mandatory |Investment banking sector

I'm currently recruiting a VP Front Office & Credit Risk Business Analysis Team Lead to join a leading global financial institution undergoing significant technology, regulatory and business transformation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Analysis leader who wants to combine people leadership with hands-on delivery, working at the intersection of Front Office, Risk and Technology.

Please note: this role is specifically looking for a career Business Analyst in the finance sector. Candidates whose background is primarily Project Management, Product Ownership or Product Management are unlikely to be a fit.

Your responsibilities will include:

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• Leading and developing a team of 7-9 Business Analysts
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• Managing permanent and contract resources
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• Conducting performance reviews and supporting career development
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• Coaching and mentoring team members
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• Gathering and defining business requirements
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• Facilitating stakeholder workshops
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• Supporting solution design, testing and implementation
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• Acting as the bridge between Front Office, Risk and Technology teams
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• Driving complex regulatory and business change initiatives
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• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and executive leadership
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• Contributing to the future adoption of AI within Business Analysis practices
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This role is ideal for someone who combines strong Business Analysis expertise with leadership capability, stakeholder management skills and a passion for developing people.

The ideal candidate brings:

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• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within Investment Banking or Capital Markets
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• Previous people management experience (essential)
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• Experience leading, mentoring and developing BA teams
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• Strong Front Office exposure
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• Strong Credit Risk experience (significantly more important than Market Risk)
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• Excellent requirements gathering and business process analysis skills
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• Strong stakeholder management across Business and Technology functions
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• Experience operating in complex change and transformation environments
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• Excellent communication and influencing skills
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• A collaborative, proactive and growth-oriented mindset
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Product & Risk knowledge required:

You should be comfortable discussing:

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• Credit Products
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• Loans
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• Bonds
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• Interest Rate Products
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• FX
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• Derivatives
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• Trade Lifecycle
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• Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR)
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• Risk Exposures
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• Collateral Concepts
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• Legal Agreements and Risk Implications
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You do not need to be a quantitative specialist, but you must be able to confidently engage with Risk SMEs, Front Office stakeholders and senior business leaders.

Recruitment process:

4 stages

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• BA Leadership & Culture Fit Interview
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• Risk & Technology Leadership Interview
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• Strategic Leadership Discussion
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• HR & Offer Stage
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This organisation is looking for someone who can become an integral part of the leadership team, help develop the next generation of Business Analysts, and potentially progress into a more senior leadership position in the future.

If you're considering your next move and have a strong background in Business Analysis, Front Office and Credit Risk, I'd be happy to arrange a confidential conversation