Control & Governance Analyst – Markets
Belfast (Hybrid) | Approx. £448pd (Evq. £116,000)
Key Responsibilities
* Develop a thorough understanding of a newly implemented semi-automated control process.
* Review and investigate exceptions and transactions that are not evaluated by the control. Categorize these exceptions to identify opportunities for control enhancement.
* Create comprehensive desktop procedures to support the transition of the control process to the BAU (Business As Usual) team.
* Escalate thematic issues and data quality concerns to the control owner, highlighting opportunities to improve control effectiveness and reduce false positives.
* Continuously refine desktop procedures based on insights gained from operating the control.
* Draft business requirements for system enhancements, working closely with technology teams to implement, test, and deliver improvements.
* Present findings and control disposition outcomes to the control lead in a clear and actionable format.
* Support the preparation of governance metrics, reports, and presentation decks.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
* Proven ability to engage with key stakeholders across functions including front office (e.g., Traders, Trading Supervisors, Business Managers), Middle Office, Operations, Technology, and Risk & Control.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (including pivot tables, lookups) and PowerPoint.
* Capable of independently writing SQL queries to extract, analyse, and interpret large data sets.
* Strong analytical mindset with a track record of using data to drive decision-making and deliver process improvements.
* Experience in managing or supporting regulatory change initiatives across Markets, such as Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID II/R, UMR, Reg W, or Reg K.
* Prior experience operating 1LOD (First Line of Defence) controls with a focus on timely exception handling and investigative review.
Skills and Competencies
* Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across business, support, and control teams.
* Skilled in data analysis using Excel and SQL.
* Demonstrated ability to design and implement operational processes, with strong documentation and procedural development skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.