Regulatory Business Analyst

Hays PLC; Belfast; Hybrid; Full time

Job description

Regulatory Business Analyst, 6-month contract, Belfast (hybrid), up to £758 p/d

We are working with a global financial institution to recruit an experienced business analyst to work within the regulatory and data operations team. You will play a vital role in supervising and enhancing controls and processes, contributing to regulatory reporting excellence for both the firm and its clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead oversight of trade and transaction reporting validation and reconciliation exceptions submitted to various National Competent Authorities (FCA, Central Bank of Ireland, BaFin).
• Collaborate across Operations, Technology, Compliance, Internal Audit, and business teams to maintain strong working relationships and proactive governance.
• Drive implementation and monitoring of controls to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of MiFID II & SWISS regulatory reporting obligations.
• Analyze controls and conduct UAT for enhancements and remediation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Partner with Reg Ops Change Management and QA teams to document, test, and resolve issues while ensuring thorough audit trails.
• Facilitate exception management through detailed analysis and proactive remediation efforts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Solid experience in data analysis, exception-based controls, and working within a control environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting (preferable) and understanding the impact of external factors on departmental strategy.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook, with experience in SQL and Jira for managing large and complex data sets.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, coupled with proactive problem-solving and sound judgment.
• Detail-oriented approach to documenting and resolving complex issues.

Although the role is initially until the end of the year, there is a high possibility of extension.

This role would require to be in the office at least 3 days per week in Belfast. If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [e-mail].