Control & Governance Analyst – Markets

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.