Business Analyst - Risk

Job SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Business Solutions Lead who will act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, supporting strategic and tactical initiatives within the Risk Management domain . It is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping scalable, future-proof technology and operations solutions, for projects within a reputed bank.Mandatory Skill-setBachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, Finance, or related fields;Must have minimum 6 years of relevant experience in banking and/or consulting, with a focus on Risk Management, Technology Strategy, or Operational Change;Must have strong domain knowledge in Market Risk or Credit Risk is essential;Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities;Must have proficiency in data analysis, Excel macros, and able to create data dashboards/mock-ups quickly for business visualization;Strong understanding of end-to-end technology and operational processes in a banking environment;Familiar with enterprise architecture principles and change management frameworks;Strong influencing, negotiation, and communication skills;Strategic and forward-thinking, with the ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast-paced environments;Hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently without losing sight of broader objectives. Desired Skill-setKnowledge of Operational Risk, Fraud, Product Control, or Balance Sheet Risk.ResponsibilitiesAct as a strategic advisor to business stakeholders for initiatives requiring technology and operational enablement;Build strong, collaborative relationships with business, technology, and operations teams to enable effective change and solution delivery.Design feasible and scalable high-level solutions in collaboration with the Enterprise Architecture and Business Technology Services teams.Ensure solution alignment with technology roadmaps and strategic objectives;Collaborate with business users and tech teams to ensure all aspects of business requirements are understood and addressed;Develop end-to-end, robust solution designs encompassing process, systems, and client experience;Initiate implementation planning for Group T&O projects, covering both operational readiness and technical deployment;Evaluate new initiatives with considerations for scalability, maintainability, cost, operational impact, and principal technology risks;Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., BAs, architects, testing teams) to translate requirements into viable solutions;Coordinate with technology delivery teams for successful execution;Review test strategies, support UAT, and ensure proper issue resolution and readiness for go-live;Identify and mitigate project risks and blockers early in the process;Provide regular communication to business on critical incidents affecting customer or business operations;Lead reviews with business on system performance, incident root cause analysis, and production issues;Ensure continuous improvement in system responsiveness and reliability;Monitor service levels between GTO and business; highlight and close any performance gaps;Build mechanisms to track realized business benefits and ROI of T&O initiatives;Continuously analyze current practices and design modifications to improve system and process efficiency.Should you be interested in this career opportunity, please send in your updated resume to apply@sciente.com at the earliest.When you apply, you voluntarily consent to the disclosure, collection and use of your personal data for employment/recruitment and related purposes in accordance with the SCIENTE Group Privacy Policy, a copy of which is published at SCIENTE’s website (https://www.sciente.com/privacy-policy).Confidentiality is assured, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.EA License No. 07C5639