🚀 Business Analyst / Project Manager –
📍 Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
📅 Contract 11 months initially - rate £340/day umbrella
About the Opportunity:
We’re looking for a Business Analyst / Project Manager to join a Futures & Derivatives Clearing (FDC) and Equities Operations Program Execution Team in Belfast.
This hybrid role offers the chance to work at the heart of our Markets Operations Transformation — driving change, improving processes, and delivering strategic projects across a fast-paced global environment.
You’ll be part of a team shaping the future of FDC Operations, creating smarter, more efficient ways of working that support the firm’s long-term goals.
What You’ll Do:
✅ Lead Projects from Start to Finish – Define scope, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring on-time and high-quality outcomes.
🗂️ Plan & Document – Produce clear, comprehensive project documentation, including business requirements, project plans, and risk logs.
📊 Monitor & Report – Track progress, resources, and risks; provide concise, data-driven updates to senior stakeholders.
⚙️ Optimize Processes – Identify and deliver operational improvements through thoughtful business analysis.
🛡️ Manage Risk & Compliance – Apply robust risk management and maintain regulatory standards.
🤝 Collaborate Across Teams – Work closely with Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Business partners to achieve shared goals.
🌍 Drive Change – Support strategic initiatives and champion transformation across the organization.
About You:
You’re a proactive, analytical problem-solver who thrives in complex, evolving environments. You balance detail-oriented analysis with strong delivery skills and communication finesse.
What You’ll Bring:
* 💬 Excellent communication — able to simplify complex ideas for different audiences.
* 📈 Strong analytical skills — experienced in data collection, analysis, and visualization.
* 🧩 Proven problem-solving ability with an innovative mindset.
* 📝 Skilled in requirements gathering and documentation.
* 🧭 Solid project management experience (Waterfall & Agile).
* 🤝 Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building.
* 🔍 Understanding of business operations, workflows, and process improvement.
* 💻 Technical proficiency in Jira, Confluence, MS Office, Excel/SQL, and BI tools.
Qualifications & Experience
🎓 3–5 years’ experience in Operations (ideally Banking or Financial Services)
📊 Strong background in both Project Management and Business Analysis
📈 Knowledge of Equities and/or Regulatory Reporting (preferred)
💡 Critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
⚙️ Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile project lifecycles