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 sectorI'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 Lead in the finance sector. Candidates whose background is primarily Project Management, Product Ownership or Product Management are unlikely to be a fit. Please note as well that your background should show permanent contract roles in the past, and at least 5 years of work in your current/recent company.Your responsibilities will include:Leading and developing a team of 7-9 Business AnalystsManaging permanent and contract resourcesConducting performance reviews and supporting career developmentCoaching and mentoring team membersGathering and defining business requirementsFacilitating stakeholder workshopsSupporting solution design, testing and implementationActing as the bridge between Front Office, Risk and Technology teamsDriving complex regulatory and business change initiativesBuilding strong relationships with senior stakeholders and executive leadershipContributing to the future adoption of AI within Business Analysis practicesThis 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 MarketsPrevious people management experience (essential)Experience leading, mentoring and developing BA teamsStrong Front Office exposureStrong Credit Risk experience (significantly more important than Market Risk)Excellent requirements gathering and business process analysis skillsStrong stakeholder management across Business and Technology functionsExperience operating in complex change and transformation environmentsExcellent communication and influencing skillsA collaborative, proactive and growth-oriented mindsetProduct & Risk knowledge required:You should be comfortable discussing:Credit ProductsLoansBondsInterest Rate ProductsFXDerivativesTrade LifecycleCounterparty Credit Risk (CCR)Risk ExposuresCollateral ConceptsLegal Agreements and Risk ImplicationsYou 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 stagesBA Leadership & Culture Fit InterviewRisk & Technology Leadership InterviewStrategic Leadership DiscussionHR & Offer StageThis 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