Senior Risk Analyst

1. Core Responsibilities

• Ad hoc risk analysis (supporting all risk types i.e. credit, market and liquidity, operational and conduct risk).
• Thematic risk-specific deep dive reviews and controls testing across business risk functions as required.
• Support the development of risk analytics, dashboards and management information to enhance risk insight and decision making.
• Identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities through data analysis and analytical reviews.
• Support the responsible use of AI and advanced analytics within Risk, including adherence to AI governance and model governance requirements.
• As nominated Risk Champion for your function, work alongside the Risk function in developing and maintaining a risk management agenda, acting both to ensure the necessary levels of transparency for potential risks and promoting a positive culture of awareness and accountability throughout your function.
• Maintain the company's compliance standards and ensure timely completion of all mandatory online training modules and attestations.

2. Experience Requirements

• 3+ years' experience of owning and delivering regular and ad hoc risk analysis, with a strong analytical or decision science background.
• Experience of using Python and data analytics tools; exposure to AI tools and AI-assisted analytics would be advantageous.
• Experience using SAS and/or SQL is desirable but not essential.
• Advanced Excel user (i.e. proficient with VLOOKUPs, VBA, Power Query and other advanced Excel functionality) essential.
• Proficient user of Microsoft PowerPoint, creating presentations for senior management and committees.
• 3+ years' experience of undertaking a risk-related role within a banking, lending or financial services organisation is desirable.

3. Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of risk management within the banking / financial services sector.
• Understanding of data analytics, data governance and risk reporting practices.
• Awareness of AI governance, model governance and responsible AI principles would be advantageous.

4. Required Qualifications/Certifications

• A university degree in a quantitative field (i.e. Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science or similar discipline) is essential.

5. Responsibilities re Information Security Management System (as per ISO 27001 Certification Requirements)

• Ensure strict adherence to companys security policies and procedures (for ex: Password policy, clear screen and clear desk policy, etc.)
• Take ownership of all the assets/information assigned and secure it in compliance with ISO 27001 standard implemented in the company.
• Co-operate and co-ordinate for the internal audits conducted in the company (complying to ISO 27001 standard).
• Report to the Incident Response Manager, any incidents you come across in the office with regard to Security threats like threats to physical asset & stored information or any risks detrimental to the Security Policies of the company, etc.,.
• Responsible to supervise in ensuring that all personnel reporting to you shall observe all Security requirements and be appropriately trained in Securit