Graduate Associate Business Analyst in London

Graduate Associate Business Analyst in London

London Full-Time 25650 - 31350 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Analyse and improve strategic applications in a dynamic financial environment.
  • Company: Join RBC, a leading financial institution with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive workplace culture.
  • Other info: Work in a vibrant London office with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in capital markets while utilising cutting-edge technology and AI tools.
  • Qualifications: Undergraduate degree and experience in business analysis within capital markets required.

The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.

You will be an Associate Business Analyst within Quantitative and Technology Services (QTS), assessing, improving and supporting strategic applications within the RAMPP (Risk, Analytics, Modelling, Pricing and Processing) organisation. You will work closely with Capital Markets trading desks and technology teams to define risk aggregation and visualisation requirements, coordinate testing efforts and develop and deliver target solutions. This is a permanent, full-time role and requires 4 days in the office at our London office.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Elicit and analyse business requirements and create documentation such as current and future state business processes, user stories, data catalogues and business rules.
  • Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, to various audiences (technical and non-technical).
  • Continuously identify potential issues, conflicts and risks, analysing, mitigating and escalating where appropriate.
  • Collaborate and contribute to cross-functional enterprise initiatives and manage the effective implementation of assigned deliverables.
  • Establish strong working relationships across business units and platforms to build influence and impact with key business partners.
  • Utilise state-of-the-art generative AI tools to realise efficiencies in day-to-day practices and working life.
  • Build end-state reporting for key stakeholders using in-house built tools and Python coding.
  • Standardise and drive cross-asset Risk Management analytics, solutions and dashboards, liaising with Quants, Trading and Market Risk partners to drive user adoption.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

  • Undergraduate degree coupled with an established track record and proven expertise in business analysis.
  • Demonstrable experience in capital markets settings, either within a bank or other financial institutions.
  • Strong understanding of one or more asset classes in terms of their risk and profit and loss requirements for trading desks.
  • Robust programming knowledge and experience in a core language such as Java or Python.
  • Ability to build and analyse complex SQL queries, including troubleshooting performance issues.
  • Excellent analytical skills with proven experience in data analysis, discovery and aggregation to provide meaningful analysis and management reporting.

Nice-to-have:

  • Knowledge of risk frameworks and methodologies relevant to capital markets (such as Value at Risk or sensitivity analysis).
  • Exposure to trading systems, market data platforms or regulatory requirements in capital markets.

Job Skills: Agile Methodology, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis.

Graduate Associate Business Analyst in London employer: Royal Bank of Canada

At RBC, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our London office provides employees with flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity for remote work, alongside comprehensive training and development programmes to support your career growth in the private wealth sector. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.

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Contact Details:

Royal Bank of Canada Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Graduate Associate Business Analyst in London

Business Analysis
Capital Markets Knowledge
Risk Management Frameworks
Programming in Python or Java
SQL Query Building and Troubleshooting
Data Analysis and Aggregation
Business Process Modelling