Job Summary

The Senior Business analyst role is a key role in the data squad servicing end to end Treasury functions and is required to support following activities:
Collaborate with the business in defining business analytics requirements, translating them into data attributes required for the consuming system.
Confirm golden source and availability of the required data attributes (CDEs), including frequency, granularity and other dimensions.
Provide necessary timelines as to when upstream can provide necessary data
Review non-functional requirements where it pertains to data retention, archival etc
Review and challenge taxonomy requirements with regards to hierarchies
Data governance and ownership, DQMS (linking to BCBS239) and control framework to be leveraged and implemented
Ensure Data SLAs (contract between data provided and consumer) and OLAs (agreed timing) in place
Identify handshake with operating model workstream where any of the above impacts as-in or target state operating model and / or processes
Actively engage with stakeholders (business, ITO, Group Data & Analytics, CDO) to deliver appropriate solutions as per planned timelines.
Follow the structured approach to programme delivery and provide regular risk/issue updates to the Project Manager.

Key skill set requirements & experience:

8-10 years of functional experience in Treasury management, regulatory reporting change Management roles
Experience in analysing data to draw business-relevant conclusions and in data visualization techniques and tools
Good understanding of Balance sheet & financial instruments (Loans, Deposit, Derivative etc...)
Knowledge of Treasury management, capital & liquidity reporting (ex: LCR, NSFR, PRA 110 reporting, Basel 3, IRRBB, FTP)
Experience in the Change Management/ Technical Knowledge on BI platforms.
Previous experience in working with Treasury, Country Finance, Group Regulatory reporting and BAU teams to understand requirements and articulate them within the Business and data requirements document.
Preferred experience in BI applications and related change management
Expertise in SQL, Python
Experience with both waterfall & agile methodologies
Strong communication, presentation skills and stakeholder management skills
Pragmatic team player with attention to detail
Ability to work proactively, independently when necessary and displays strong initiative.
Understanding of end-to-end data operating model
Consistently high performer and excellent role model of the Banks core values
This role requires strong business analysis skills, sound understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle, an understanding of functional areas specifically around Treasury Management and reporting domain to satisfy delivery of business benefits.

Business Methodology

To act as a business solution owner of the projects’ target state and support analysis included in relevant concept and methodology papers required for preparation of BRDs
To ensure that detailed requirements are documented in BRDs, and are duly signed off by relevant stakeholders
To ensure that the new solutions comply with internal procedures / external regulatory guidelines and project deliverables are properly understood by business stakeholders, project team, and end-users.

Solution architecture

To validate that the strategic system architecture proposed by Technology is fit for its business purpose and is in line with the agreed business target state
To drive prioritization taking into consideration business benefits, delivery timelines, system performance etc.
To centrally coordinate system interfaces/dependencies/change releases for the Treasury workstreams and ensure alignment across all centres

Communication and Change Management

Communication with the policy owners and producers of regulatory and internal risk metrics to understand their processes and to push the business perspective.
Communication with business to understand user needs and resolve issues

User Acceptance Testing & driving embedment.

To support the development of testing packs with predefined results sets
To review test cases ensuring completeness of UAT coverage
To perform UAT and ensure end product is as per the business requirements
To monitor any gaps/bugs identified, and work with Technology counterparts to track progress and ensure resolution

Processes

Collaborate and partner with Global Process Leaders as part of the Build & Maintain model
Deliver the infrastructure and capabilities to enable target operating model and control framework
Optimizing current business model and enabling business benefit materialization through straight-through processing

Risk Management

Be a fearless leader in driving the adoption and associated operational benefits of the strategic technology
Proactive in seeking regular assurance that the teams are performing to an acceptable risk and control standard.
Act quickly and decisively when any risk and control weakness become apparent and ensure they are addressed within an appropriate timeframe and escalated through the relevant committees.
Include all necessary internal, legal and regulatory controls through the development of Global Finance requirements.
Balance business performance delivery and cost management constraints with risk and control matters to ensure that they do not materially threaten the Group’s ability to remain within risk appetite.

Role Specific Technical Skills And Competencies and Proficiency Levels