Business Analyst (Regulatory)

For one of our prestigious clients in Zurich, we are looking for a BUSINESS ANALYST (REGULATORY)

OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS AREA:

Senior business analyst role in a high profile regulatory compliance project. The role will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to gain extensive experience of all aspects of derivatives regulatory reporting. Working as part of a highly motivated and growing team of international regulatory professionals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analysis, definition and control of the regulatory trade reporting requirements

Define target business processes and quality controls for trade reporting

Coordination of the overall project delivery to ensure that requirements are addressed

Provide business analysis support and coordinate project delivery to ensure that the needs of demanding business stakeholders are met

Working independently under the guidance of project and program management

Working jointly with an IT and business organizations to implement an effective business solution

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

Business analyst experience with proven ability to analyze and document complex business requirements

Experience in documenting business/operational processes/procedures/flow charts and defining Operating Models and Key Indicators for new Business Functions

Experience in Microsoft Office Scripting (ie excel Macros; Pivot tables)

Banking/financial services background - ideally (but not exclusively) in the area of Middle Office/reconciliation

Excellent spoken and written English

Desired:

Recent regulatory project experience, ideally in the trade reporting area (esp. EMIR)

Technical/IT background advantageous (esp. reconciliation solutions, ie Intellimatch)

Familiarity with financial (listed and OTC, especially FX and rates)

German is an advantage, but not essential