Senior Business Analyst

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Senior Business Analyst (SBA) – Role Summary The SBA supports US Regulatory Reporting change delivery and system maintenance (including RWAs), providing end‑to‑end business analysis across change initiation, requirements definition, process and control design, testing support, implementation and benefits realization. Key Responsibilities Lead the elicitation, analysis and documentation of high‑quality business requirements, including functional, non‑functional, data, reporting and control requirements. Produce and maintain key BA artefacts, such as process maps, process design documentation, business rules, calculation logic documentation, data lineage and sourcing documentation, impact assessments and traceability matrices. Translate regulatory and policy requirements into clear, testable requirements and user stories (where Agile is used). Partner with Technology to ensure requirements are understood, solution options are assessed and trade‑offs are clearly articulated for decision‑making. Support solution design by validating proposed changes against business intent, regulatory expectations and operational feasibility. Define and support testing approach and execution, including test scenario design, test case creation, support for SIT/UAT, defect triage and prioritization, and validation of outcomes against requirements and expected results. Support training, cutover planning and implementation activities to embed changes into BAU processes. Validate integrity and quality of inputs and data sources used for regulatory reporting processes and monitor progress of data quality issue remediation plans. Contribute to strengthening the control environment by documenting business process controls and ensuring control requirements are built into process and solution design. Support internal and external audit and assurance reviews relevant to regulatory reporting change delivery. Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Regulatory Reporting, Technology, Operations, Risk and Compliance. Prepare governance cadence materials (status, RAID, decisions required), track actions and ensure follow‑through. Provide clear, concise updates on scope, requirements, dependencies, risks and issues; and escalations through the US Head of Regulatory Reporting Change Delivery. Deliver BA work in line with agreed change delivery methodology and Group Standards. Ensure compliance by engaging Compliance and other control functions as required and obtaining appropriate approvals. Identify operational risks and control gaps introduced by change; capture mitigations in requirements and delivery plans. Operate as a senior individual contributor who can run workshops, facilitate discussions, interact with senior leaders and drive outcomes with minimal supervision. Handle complex business needs and compressed deliverable timelines driven by regulatory milestones. Seek ways to improve BA practices, documentation quality and stakeholder experience. Maintain a flexible approach to working hours when required by delivery milestones and regulatory timelines. Required Skills and Experience Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience. Strong knowledge and experience in Basel capital requirements calculation and financial/regulatory reports. Strong understanding of the project lifecycle and methodologies, especially Agile. Strong analytical, interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliverables, working independently with appropriate escalation. Strong facilitation skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders. Certification such as MBA, CA, CWA, CS, CPA, CFA or relevant change/project certification (preferred). Experience in Basel Capital Requirements / RWA, especially derivatives (CCR). Treasury operations and/or Capital, Liquidity and Interest Rate Risk Management experience. Experience working cross‑border in a multinational organization. Financial product knowledge; data management and analysis experience. Benefits As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities, a competitive pay and benefits package, a robust Wellness Hub, a generous matching gift program, and immersive Sustainability and Climate Change initiatives. You will also have opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups. 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