Senior Market Risk BA; Mandarin Speaking IT Services and IT Consulting

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Market Risk BA role in an IT Services and IT Consulting company based in Berkshire. The company offers IT services to brands, enabling them to attain the necessary combination of people and technology to achieve business results at a lower cost. This is a hybrid office position with a pro‑rata salary and a 6‑month contract with the possibility of becoming full‑time.

• Degree-level education and, ideally, Mandarin fluency.
• Strong understanding of Market Data needs, as well as Risk, Finance, and Operational processes and requirements.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with the Bank's core platforms, such as Asset Management, Murex, Xenomorph VAR reporting, Incremental Risk Charge, Stress Testing, and Back Testing – examples of Market Risk processes to be familiar with.
• Product Control business operations such as Independent Price Verification (IPV) and Bid/Offer provisioning should be understood.
• Gathering business requirements and developing both business and functional requirement specifications is a plus.
• In the financial services industry, a strong, proven track record of project performance with shown ability.
• Throughout the whole project lifecycle, from design to testing and eventually deployment.
• Collaboration in geographically dispersed teams.
• Providing complicated functionality in a time‑constrained environment.
• Follows principles and values.
• Influencing and persuading.
• Meeting client expectations and delivering results.
• Adaptive to and reacting to change.
• Managing stress and setbacks.
• Goal oriented and organised.
• Succinct and articulate communicator (both written and vocal).
• Capable of dealing with and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders at various levels.
• Has a keen eye for detail and the ability to comprehend issues thoroughly enough to articulate them to high management.
• Has a technical perspective and strong problem‑solving skills, as well as a pragmatic, common‑sense attitude.
• When under duress, remains calm and composed.
• Is pleasant, a team player, and capable of forming good working relationships.
• Proactive, rather than reacting to problems as they arise, anticipates them.
• Efficient and well‑organised, with excellent time management abilities.
• Change‑resistant and adaptable.