Balance Sheet Analyst at Robert Walters

The successful candidate will be working on various bespoke projects, whilst also providing insights and enhancing reporting on the capital and funding position of the segment.

Key Responsibilities for a Balance Sheet Analyst:

• Analysing income statements and balance sheets
• Conducting stress testing and portfolio analysis
• Lifting insights from reports for senior stakeholders (Exco)
• Reporting on the balance sheet
• Providing commentary on the financial resources consumed
• Identifying optimisation opportunities
• Driving capital optimisation initiatives
• Collaborating with various stakeholders across the bank
• Preparing the financial resources report
• Looking at business risk, portfolio modelling (Excel) and volatility

Key Qualifications and Experience for a Balance Sheet Analyst:

• 2-3 years' experience in a Corporate Investment Bank or Banking environment
• Postgraduate qualification (Honors) in Economics (preferable) / Accounting / Mathematics / Finance
• CFA / studying towards CFA (advantageous)
• Experience in dealing with Bank capital and methodologies (advantageous)
• Financial instruments experience
• Proven track record of financial modelling
• Strong Excel skills

Key Competencies:

• Analytical - NB
• Detail-oriented - NB
• Go-getter
• Able to engage with senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong financial and business acumen