Project Manager - Contract Opportunity - Markets Risk / Controls Specialist (FX Focus)
We're hiring an experienced Markets Risk / Controls professional to join a high-impact trading controls programme within a leading global financial institution. This role sits within a First Line of Defense team focused on trade capture risk across Markets businesses.
Location: Belfast (3 days per week in office)
Rate: Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35)
Important: Only candidates willing to relocate to Belfast will be considered. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available) .
The Role
You'll partner closely with front office, risk, and control stakeholders to identify gaps, enhance controls, and support regulatory commitments across trade capture processes. This is a highly visible role with regular interaction at senior levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with product and business stakeholders to remediate control gaps
* Define and implement robust control frameworks aligned to regulatory expectations
* Collaborate with Second Line of Defense for oversight and governance
* Lead stakeholder engagement sessions, workshops, and communications
* Investigate control failures alongside Audit and drive improvements
* Support project governance, reporting progress to senior management
Key Requirements
* Strong experience in Markets (Business Management, FO Controls, BA, or Change)
* Proven track record delivering control remediation across complex environments
* Solid understanding of traded products, with a strong preference for FX
* Experience working across front-to-back trade lifecycle / booking flows
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (up to senior level)
* Project management experience within regulatory or control environments
* Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis skills
Desirable
* Experience across Markets products (FX, Equities, etc.)
* Ability to analyse large datasets and present insights to leadership
If you're a strong Markets controls professional with FX knowledge, and open to relocating to Belfast for a high-impact contract, this is a standout opportunity.
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