We're looking for a Lead Business Analyst to manage requirements gathering, coordinate with stakeholders, and oversee solution delivery in a credit risk and commodity trading setting. The successful candidate will have solid domain knowledge of credit risk concepts, excellent business analysis capabilities, and the capacity to connect business and IT teams using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

Identify business problems, value drivers, and functional/non-functional requirements, then convert them into working functionality
Evaluate the risks, feasibility, opportunities, and business impact associated with proposed solutions
Map out processes, data flows, and technology to understand existing value, spot issues, and suggest improvements
Produce and maintain clear requirements documentation that stays aligned with the solution throughout the project, ensuring traceability from business needs to testing and final delivery
Work with software vendors, designers, and developers to understand software constraints and confirm that business requirements and use cases are met
Set up and document software and processes according to established standards and tools
Establish acceptance criteria and confirm solutions meet business needs through coordinated testing and UAT support
Deliver persuasive business cases that demonstrate solution value to secure approval, funding, and prioritization
Take charge of stakeholder management efforts, large-scale design sessions, and workshops
Guide teams through business analysis activities on projects
Teach stakeholders, such as Product Owners and business partners, about Agile working methods
Manage competing priorities while serving as the link between business and IT teams

Requirements

10-15 years of IT experience overall, holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Business Administration, or a similar discipline
Familiarity with Credit Risk functions, Commodity Derivatives (both physical and financial), price curves, and credit risk concepts including LGD, ECL, PD, and PFE
Grasp of Credit Risk Reporting, covering exposure, credit review, limit reporting, and controls reporting
Experience in requirements management, process and data analysis, and stakeholder engagement, including leading workshops and driving alignment on solutions
Skilled in Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, JIRA, and Confluence
Hands-on experience with both Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, capable of turning business needs into clear user stories and specifications
An analytical thinker who can work independently as a self-starter
Knowledge of ETRM systems like Endur and Aligne

Nice to have

Capabilities in Business Process Modeling, Change Management, and UI/UX Design Thinking
Strong background in Data Visualization, Analytics, and Modeling
Exposure to Generative AI Use Cases and storytelling approaches
Knowledge of the trading lifecycle spanning pre-deal through settlement
Awareness of commodity markets and regulatory compliance requirements

Lead Business Analyst- Credit Risk Management