Business Analyst - Valuations & Analytics

Our client is an established international bank operating within the corporate markets sector. They specialise in Product Control functions, supporting complex financial products across cash, derivatives and structured instruments. The organisation is currently undertaking strategic change initiatives to enhance their front-to-back technology stack, focusing on Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet production, accounting and reporting capabilities. They foster a collaborative environment where professionals work across geographies to deliver control-focused solutions that meet both regulatory requirements and business objectives.

• 3-5 years of experience within Product Control functions at an international bank
• Overall work experience in the range of 5-10 years within financial services
• Strong knowledge of corporate markets financial products (cash, derivatives or structured)
• Specialist expertise in FX, Debt Markets or Equities products
• Solid understanding of pricing and valuation aspects of markets products
• Experience with valuations control activities such as Independent Price Verification
• Knowledge of valuation adjustments (bid-offer, day one reserves, model valuation adjustments)
• Understanding of issuer or counterparty credit adjustments (own credit spread and XVA)
• Familiarity with front-to-back technology supporting P&L and Balance Sheet production
• Experience working as a business analyst within change functions or supporting strategic initiatives
• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities with experience networking across teams
• Good time management skills with ability to self-prioritise work
• Control-minded approach with focus on risk identification and mitigation
• Awareness of Agile Project Management methodologies (or willingness to learn quickly)

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of fair value measurements (IFRS 13) and related disclosures
• Basic SQL knowledge or inclination to learn technical elements

• Analyse markets products datasets to extract insights and develop discussion points for working groups
• Translate business requirements into clear user stories for Agile delivery teams
• Support strategic change projects related to valuations control and pricing infrastructure
• Collaborate with stakeholders across geographies to ensure alignment on deliverables
• Review and validate Independent Price Verification processes and methodologies
• Assess valuation adjustments including bid-offer spreads, day one reserves and model valuation adjustments
• Contribute to fair value measurement processes in line with IFRS 13 requirements
• Identify and escalate risks inherent in project deliverables to supervisors and stakeholders
• Promote control standards across both functional and non-functional aspects of change
• Navigate technical discussions with confidence, working effectively with technology teams