Business Analyst Job Listing at Sharp Decisions in United States of America

A client of ours, a top-tier financial firm, is looking for a Business Analyst to be based in New York, NY.

The responsibilities of the Business Analyst will include:

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  Working on an internal project to upgrade the current risk system

  
  


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  Reviewing the risk requirements of credit products under the strategic risk project

  
  


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  Analyzing risk data provided by the current system and identifying any missing risk data

  
  


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  Writing specifications for testing criterion

  
  


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  Participating in test execution

  
  


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  Performing scenario analysis to define key scenarios

  
  

*The skills listed below are a MUST HAVE. Please submit your resume to this position only if you possess the skills required. Be sure to properly articulate the functionality of your resume. Resumes that do not properly annotate the required skills will not be considered for this position.

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  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, or related discipline; MS or MBA  preferred

  
  


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  Background in investment banking, specifically Risk

  
  


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  In-depth knowledge of Credit Risk, Credit Products, and risk factor identification

  
  


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  Familiarity with Market Risk Analysis of Credit Products; Quantitative Analysis a plus

  
  


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  Global Credit Risk and risk analysis background

  
  


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  Familiarity with testing processes and methodology

  
  


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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

  
  


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  Excellent analytical, problem resolution, and both written and verbal communication skills

  
  

Creativity. Drive. Growth.

At Sharp Decisions, we specialize in recruiting IT and business side professionals currently working in the front, middle, and back offices of high-profile asset managers, hedge funds, investment banks, and private wealth managers.

We recruit all asset classes: commodities, derivatives, equities, fixed-income, foreign exchange, and loans.

Our 22-year reputation of success is built upon knowledge, integrity, and trust, and our recruiting team works tirelessly to match candidates with clients to insure a perfect fit. Sharp Decisions offers contract, contract-to-hire, and full-time positions with top-tier and Fortune 500 companies, as well as all levels of government. If you have the passion and knowledge to bring to an expanding, dynamic global team, Sharp Decisions has opportunities for you.

Sharp Decisions is a Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about our company and to see our other career opportunities, visit www.sharpdecisions.com.

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