Senior - Business Analyst - Regulatory Reporting

This is a remote position.

Senior Business Analyst - Regulatory Reporting

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst with a strong background in regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills and a proven track record in stakeholder management, particularly with business teams, operations teams, and audit teams. The role entails understanding complex financial products such as OTC derivatives, FX, options, cash bonds, and cash equities, along with prior experience in regulatory projects related to MIFID II, EMIR, ESG, CSDR, Basel, and FRTB. The candidate should also be well-versed in different project methodologies like Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile, with the ability to create user stories, manage backlogs, prioritize tasks, and act as a pseudo product owner. Additionally, an understanding of metadata and data analysis in the context of regulatory reporting is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders including business teams, operations teams, and audit teams to gather requirements, understand processes, and ensure effective communication.
  
• Possess a deep understanding of financial products such as OTC derivatives, FX, options, cash bonds, and cash equities, along with their associated regulatory reporting requirements.
  
• Leverage prior experience in regulatory projects related to MIFID II, EMIR, ESG, CSDR, Basel, FRTB, or similar frameworks.
  
• Utilize different project methodologies including Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile to create user stories, maintain backlogs, prioritize tasks, and effectively manage projects.
  
• Act as a pseudo product owner by engaging with stakeholders to define project scope, prioritize tasks, and provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Understand metadata and data analysis within the context of regulatory reporting, contributing to accurate and compliant reporting processes.
  
• Work closely with technical teams to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical solutions, ensuring successful implementation.
  
• Perform thorough documentation of business requirements, user stories, process flows, and project updates.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet regulatory standards and business needs.
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
  
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in regulatory reporting or related financial domain.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to interact with senior stakeholders effectively.
  
• Proficiency in stakeholder management, ensuring smooth communication and alignment of project objectives.
  
• In-depth understanding of financial products including OTC derivatives, FX, options, cash bonds, and cash equities.
  
• Prior experience with regulatory projects such as MIFID II, EMIR, ESG, CSDR, Basel, FRTB, or similar frameworks.
  
• Familiarity with different project methodologies including Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile.
  
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to convert complex business requirements into actionable solutions.
  
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and compliance in regulatory reporting.
  
• Collaboration and teamwork skills, enabling effective cross-functional project execution.