VP Front Office & Credit Risk Business Analysis Team Lead

London | Hybrid (3 days in the office) | Up to £130,000 + Bonus | VP Level ILR or British Passport mandatory |Investment banking sector

I'm currently recruiting a VP Front Office & Credit Risk Business Analysis Team Lead to join a leading global financial institution undergoing significant technology, regulatory and business transformation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Analysis leader who wants to combine people leadership with hands-on delivery, working at the intersection of Front Office, Risk and Technology.

Please note: this role is specifically looking for a career Business Analyst in the finance sector. Candidates whose background is primarily Project Management, Product Ownership or Product Management are unlikely to be a fit.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a team of 7-9 Business Analysts
• Managing permanent and contract resources
• Conducting performance reviews and supporting career development
• Coaching and mentoring team members
• Gathering and defining business requirements
• Facilitating stakeholder workshops
• Supporting solution design, testing and implementation
• Acting as the bridge between Front Office, Risk and Technology teams
• Driving complex regulatory and business change initiatives
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and executive leadership
• Contributing to the future adoption of AI within Business Analysis practices

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong Business Analysis expertise with leadership capability, stakeholder management skills and a passion for developing people.

The ideal candidate brings:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within Investment Banking or Capital Markets
• Previous people management experience (essential)
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing BA teams
• Strong Front Office exposure
• Strong Credit Risk experience (significantly more important than Market Risk)
• Excellent requirements gathering and business process analysis skills
• Strong stakeholder management across Business and Technology functions
• Experience operating in complex change and transformation environments
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• A collaborative, proactive and growth-oriented mindset

Product & Risk knowledge required:

You should be comfortable discussing:

• Credit Products
• Loans
• Bonds
• Interest Rate Products
• FX
• Derivatives
• Trade Lifecycle
• Counter party Credit Risk (CCR)
• Risk Exposures
• Collateral Concepts
• Legal Agreements and Risk Implications

You do not need to be a quantitative specialist, but you must be able to confidently engage with Risk SMEs, Front Office stakeholders and senior business leaders.

Recruitment process:

4 stages

• BA Leadership & Culture Fit Interview
• Risk & Technology Leadership Interview
• Strategic Leadership Discussion
• HR & Offer Stage

This organisation is looking for someone who can become an integral part of the leadership team, help develop the next generation of Business Analysts, and potentially progress into a more senior leadership position in the future.

If you're considering your next move and have a strong background in Business Analysis, Front Office and Credit Risk, I'd be happy to arrange a confidential conversation