Regulatory Reporting Business Analyst

4716724
  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Belfast
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Projects & Change Management
  • Industry

    Technology & Internet Services
  • Pay

    Up to £250 p/d

Regulatory Reporting Business Analyst, contract, up to £250 p/d, Belfast (hybrid)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Analyst to join a leading financial institution's Regulatory Operations team in Belfast. This contract role focuses on MiFIR Trade & Transaction Reporting, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of regulatory submissions across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining robust governance and control frameworks, working closely with cross-functional teams including Compliance, Technology, and Internal Audit.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and monitor exception management processes related to MiFIR/D trade and transaction reporting.
  • Analyse and remediate data validation and reconciliation exceptions submitted to National Competent Authorities (e.g., FCA, CBI, BaFin).
  • Collaborate with Operations, Technology, and Compliance to ensure strong governance and proactive issue resolution.
  • Support UAT and implementation of enhancements to reporting systems and controls.
  • Partner with Change Management and QA teams to ensure thorough documentation, testing, and resolution of issues.
  • Liaise extensively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency across reporting processes.

Essential Criteria
  • Proven experience in regulatory reporting, risk and control, or exception-based processing within financial services.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets using tools such as Excel and SQL.
  • Familiarity with JIRA and experience in a control or audit-focused environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly articulate complex issues.
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments.

Although this role is for a contract there is a high possibility it will extend past that. This role would be required 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 Hollie.beattie@hays.com

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