Business Analyst

Morgan McKinley; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a Senior Business Analyst in Belfast. You will enhance MiFID II Product Governance by leading business analysis and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in investment banking and a proven track record in delivering regulatory change projects. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio are essential for this mid-senior level contract position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ Business Analysis experience within Investment Banking.
• Proven track record delivering regulatory change projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis for MiFID II Product Governance enhancements.
• Define or update policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct data analysis and support UAT.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Change Projects

Data Analysis

Analytical and Problem-solving skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Overview

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a leading global investment bank to hire a Senior Business Analyst for its Markets Program Execution & Transformation team. You’ll play a key role in enhancing MiFID II Product Governance across policies, systems, controls, reporting, and governance throughout the product lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Lead business analysis for MiFID II Product Governance enhancements—gather requirements, perform gap analysis, and propose solutions.
• Define or update policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and reporting standards.
• Conduct data analysis and support UAT, ensuring BAU processes and controls are robust.
• Partner with Project Managers to meet PMO standards and track deliverables.
• Work closely with Front Office, Business Managers, Legal, and Compliance teams.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ Business Analysis experience within Investment Banking.
• Proven track record delivering regulatory change projects, ideally MiFID II Product Governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, from legal interpretation to solution handover.
• Proficiency in Excel (data analysis), PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability with keen attention to detail.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Analyst and Project Management

Industries

• Investment Banking and Financial Services