Business Analyst

We are seeking a Business Analyst for a 12-month contract position based in Jersey City, New Jersey. This role is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in financial services and credit risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into actionable solutions within credit risk and financial services contexts
• Work with large datasets and perform data mapping, profiling, and quality assessments
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document requirements
• Support the development and validation of credit risk models and frameworks
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver results independently in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Required

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in financial services

• 3+ years of focused experience in credit risk

• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with large datasets

• Hands-on experience with data mapping, data profiling, and data quality tools

• Solid understanding of credit risk concepts, including PFE exposure, PD, LGD, EAD, and risk-weighted assets

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Preferred

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Basel III, IFRS 9, or CCAR