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Ad Astra Consultants

Business Analyst ( Credit Risk)

Full Time · In Office · New York, New York (USA)

Posted Jun 8, 2026

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We are looking for a Business Analyst with strong experience in Market Risk or Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR), supporting large-scale technology change and transformation programs within investment banking. The role requires a blend of functional risk knowledge, data analysis and technical understanding (including Python).

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Work on risk transformation programs (Market Risk / CCR / FRTB) across technology and business teams
  • Gather and document business and functional requirements for risk systems and reporting
  • Translate requirements into detailed functional specifications and data mappings
  • Perform data analysis and validation using SQL / Python for risk and trade datasets
  • Support implementation of regulatory changes (e.g., FRTB) across systems and processes
  • Collaborate with technology teams, quants and stakeholders to drive delivery
  • Participate in UAT, testing and validation of risk calculations and outputs
  • Ensure alignment across front office, risk and IT systems
  • Must-Have Skills
  • Strong experience as a Business Analyst in Capital Markets / Investment Banking
  • Strong exposure to:
  • Market Risk or CCR
  • FRTB or regulatory risk frameworks
  • Strong data analysis skills (SQL mandatory)
  • Working knowledge of Python for data analysis / validation
  • Experience in large-scale tech change / transformation programs
  • Strong requirement gathering, documentation and stakeholder management skills
  • Domain Experience (Critical)
  • Hands-on experience in:
  • Market Risk (VaR, sensitivities, stress testing) OR
  • CCR (exposure calculation, derivatives, counterparty risk)
  • Understanding of:
  • Trade lifecycle and risk data flows
  • Financial products:
  • Derivatives (swaps, options, futures), bonds
  • Good-to-Have
  • Experience working with risk systems / platforms
  • Exposure to data lineage, reconciliation and controls
  • Experience working with quants / model teams
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery models
  • Basic understanding of data architecture or APIs

Experience

~7–12 years (depending on depth of domain + program exposure)

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Business Analyst ( Credit Risk)

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