Business Data Analyst

John Goddard Associates; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Business Data Analyst to enhance booking controls within their Front Office Risk & Control function. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of trade activities across a wide range of products. You will work closely with various teams, including Sales & Trading and Compliance, to design and implement effective trade booking controls. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized financial institution. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for data, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Markets or relevant functions such as risk and operations.
• Strong understanding of traded products and trade lifecycle control principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyse booking processes and trade data flows to assess control gaps.
• Collaborate with trading desks and technology teams to support new controls.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Excel

Data Analysis

Tools

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Business Data Analyst
Belfast

We are currently seeking an experienced Business Analyst & Data Specialist to join a high-profile Front Office Risk & Control function within a globally recognised financial institution. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of booking controls across a full spectrum of traded products, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and risk alignment of front-office trade activity.

Key Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Until 31/12/2025
• Location: Belfast
• Pay Rate: Up to £600/day (Inside IR35)

About the Team

You will be part of a dedicated in-business risk and control group responsible for the design, implementation, and monitoring of trade booking controls. The team operates across all global markets businesses and works closely with Sales & Trading, Technology, Operations, Compliance, and Audit.

Key Responsibilities of a Business Data Analyst:

• Analyse booking processes and trade data flows to assess control gaps and data suitability.
• Define business requirements for reporting, metrics, and monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with trading desks, technology teams and operations to support the delivery of new controls.
• Provide quality assurance through testing and data-driven control assessments.
• Produce management information (MI) and reports that evidence control performance and effectiveness.
• Support audit reviews, investigate control issues, and contribute to continuous control enhancements.
• Maintain and update procedural documentation relating to ongoing monitoring and reporting activities.

Essential Skills & Experience for a Business Data Analyst

• Proven experience within Markets, ICG, or relevant functions such as risk, operations, product control or middle office.
• Strong understanding of traded products and trade lifecycle control principles.
• Demonstrable experience defining business requirements and managing technology delivery.
• Confident stakeholder management, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills with a control-focused approach.
• Advanced Excel capabilities; experience working with databases and large datasets.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Python, Tableau or Power BI is highly desirable.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a Front Office or trade control setting.
• Product knowledge across Markets asset classes including Fixed Income and Derivatives.
• Exposure to Manager Control Assessments (MCA) or similar internal risk frameworks.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.