Senior Business Analyst

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

SMBC is in the process of leading a Digital Transformation across our Americas Division as we continue to modernize our technology, focus on our data driven approach, grow and plan. As a result of this expansion, we are currently seeking a talented and motivated Business Analyst for Counterparty Credit Risk Technology to join our Risk Technology Group. The senior Business Analyst will play a pivotal role and will be responsible for developing and implementing technology solutions to support Counterparty Credit risk management activities.

Requirements

• In-depth experience with Counterparty Credit Risk including regulations like SR 11-10 (Counterparty Credit Risk).
• 7+ years of professional experience at large banks with a focus on Counterparty Credit Risk Technology.
• Experience working with market data sources, financial instruments, and trading systems.
• Self-starter with strong ability to multi-task and solve business problems.
• Highly developed sense of accountability and follow-through with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks, projects and goals to completion.
• Ability to understand complex and highly technical concepts, and ability to easily explain/translate/synthesize them for Tech team.
• Knowledge of project management frameworks including Waterfall and Agile is a must.
• Proficiency in SQL and tools such as JIRA and MS Project, Visio and Excel are a must.
• Ability to prioritize work by setting and meeting realistic deadlines, forecasting, and communicating changes resulting from risks and issues, while ensuring a high level of fiscal control and accountability for project budget and resources.
• High on Emotional Quotient: Strong relationship management, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Ability to successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously while interacting professionally with executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Knowledge of financial operations and planning, controls management, MIS, data management and reporting processes related to commercial investment banks.
• BA/BS degree required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Market Risk, VaR, CCAR, Stress Testing, Reporting, etc. is desirable.
• Knowledge of Databricks will be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with our business users on requirement elicitation, analysis, user acceptance testing and post-production SME help.
• Works closely with our business users as well as cross functionally to understand root cause analysis and solutions for data quality issues.
• Assists developers during development process related to user requirements and QA for QA functional testing.
• Ability to master complex tasks with minimal supervision and communicate ideas effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to conduct root cause analysis and provide viable/creative solutions.
• Ability to analyze business process and make recommendations for improvements and translate business needs into IT requirements.
• Coordinates with project manager to provide senior management updates on emerging risks and action plans.
• Creates and maintains documentation for various ongoing projects and business processes.
• Strong ability to conduct gap analysis and provide current state vs future state analysis.
• Ability to work as a lead is desirable.

Benefits

• SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior