Business Systems Analyst

Job description

Business Systems Analyst (IT Controls)
GCB5


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If you're looking for a career that will give you plenty of opportunities to develop, join HSBC and your future will be rich with potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

At HSBC, we are transforming technology in financial services, using the latest digital tools and methodologies to make our customers' banking experience simpler, better, faster and more secure.

To achieve this, we have many exciting challenges ahead and are looking for people with a real passion for what they would like to do. Working with some of the best technology talent we are searching for technologists and enablers that will help support us on this journey.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

We are currently hiring for a Business Systems Analyst to be responsible for conducting reviews across Compliance IT systems (Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Name Screening, CDD) focussing on the IT Controls (e.g. Data Integrity, Batch Management, Change Management, etc.) applicable to those systems.

The role is responsible for gathering information, conducting reviews and identifying gaps (if any) for a given application/ scope. This involves liaising with the application owners, designing and executing data analysis and undertaking documentation reviews. For any identified gaps, the Analyst will undertake detailed root cause analysis on the applications and underlying data interfaces and manipulations to identify gaps in control effectiveness and identify options to remediate and enhance those controls.

Key duties include:
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Conduct detailed and thorough reviews of the Compliance IT systems (TM, Sanctions NS, CDD) to assess the effectiveness of the controls.

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Conduct Root Cause Analysis and work with the system team to identify solutions to issues found.

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Report authoring - detailed documentation of reviews undertaken, findings, recommendations and creation of a robust audit trails.

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Act as an ambassador for the team and promote Compliance IT Controls when engaging stakeholders, system owners and wider Compliance IT/Risk community.

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Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the team's methodologies and operating assets.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:


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Data Analysis - Experience of working with and interrogating/analysing large data sets.

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Experience of working with Financial Crime Risk / Compliance systems such as Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions, etc.

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Ability to work with senior IT stakeholders and drive results within resource and time constraints.

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Excellent English written & verbal communication skills. Articulate author of analysis - able to present complex issues in a clear, concise and digestible manner.

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Naturally inquisitive self-starter with the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

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Exposure to big data environments and query tools (e.g. SQL, SAS) would be an advantage.

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Experience of working in the IT function of a large Financial Services organisation or within an associated Assurance or Audit function would also be beneficial.

The base location for this role is 8 Canada Square, London.


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We want everyone to be able to fulfil their potential which is why we provide a range of flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies. As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We want everyone to be able to fulfil their potential which is why we provide a range of flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies.