Risk and Control Specialist

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Job type
Contract
Location
Belfast
Working Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-time
Specialism
Projects & Change Management
Industry
Technology & Internet Services
Pay
Up to £580 p/d

Risk and Control Specialist, up to £625 p/d, initial 12-month contract, Belfast (hybrid)

We are working with a global financial institution to recruit a skilled and experienced Risk Business Analyst/Program Manager to join their team, focusing on global payments and movement of funds projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Financial Services/Investment Banking industry, with a proven track record in risk management and project execution. This role requires excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Risk BA/PM support for global payments and movement of funds projects, focusing on identifying and documenting regional activities.
Identify in-scope applications for payment/movement of funds activities, evaluate control environments, and determine risk-based prioritization for uplift requirements/opportunities.
Perform root cause analysis of payment-related Operational Risk Events and resolve them through identified solutions, addressing any gaps.
Manage individual project responsibilities, including milestone setting, task and actions management, coordination, and execution within required timelines and stakeholder quality expectations.
Foster and maintain relationships with business and technology stakeholders, supporting engagement in working groups, steering committees, and workshops.
Ensure attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on factual analysis.

Essential Criteria

At least 6-10 years of experience as a Risk-focused Business Analyst/Program Manager within the Financial Services/Investment Banking industry.
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various project parts.
Experience leading conference calls and producing meeting agendas, materials, and minutes.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and process mapping.

This role will be a hybrid role with 3 days in the office in Belfast. Although the role is initially for a 12-month period there is a high possibility of an extension.

If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Hollie.Beattie@hays.com or call me on 028 90446905. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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