Control & Governance Analyst – Markets

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector seeks a Control & Governance Analyst in Belfast. The role involves developing and refining control processes, engaging with stakeholders, and conducting data analysis to ensure effective governance and compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in regulatory environments, making significant contributions to process improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with stakeholders from various functions.
• Experience in regulatory change initiatives.
• Proficient in SQL for data extraction.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of semi-automated control process.
• Review exceptions and categorize for control enhancement.
• Create procedures for Business As Usual team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Control & Governance Analyst – Markets, belfast

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Client:

Morgan McKinley

Location:

belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Control & Governance Analyst – Markets

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of a newly implemented semi-automated control process.
• Review and investigate exceptions and transactions that are not evaluated by the control. Categorize these exceptions to identify opportunities for control enhancement.
• Create comprehensive desktop procedures to support the transition of the control process to the BAU (Business As Usual) team.
• Escalate thematic issues and data quality concerns to the control owner, highlighting opportunities to improve control effectiveness and reduce false positives.
• Continuously refine desktop procedures based on insights gained from operating the control.
• Draft business requirements for system enhancements, working closely with technology teams to implement, test, and deliver improvements.
• Present findings and control disposition outcomes to the control lead in a clear and actionable format.
• Support the preparation of governance metrics, reports, and presentation decks.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Proven ability to engage with key stakeholders across functions including front office (e.g., Traders, Trading Supervisors, Business Managers), Middle Office, Operations, Technology, and Risk & Control.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (including pivot tables, lookups) and PowerPoint.
• Capable of independently writing SQL queries to extract, analyse, and interpret large data sets.
• Strong analytical mindset with a track record of using data to drive decision-making and deliver process improvements.
• Experience in managing or supporting regulatory change initiatives across Markets, such as Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID II/R, UMR, Reg W, or Reg K.
• Prior experience operating 1LOD (First Line of Defence) controls with a focus on timely exception handling and investigative review.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across business, support, and control teams.
• Skilled in data analysis using Excel and SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement operational processes, with strong documentation and procedural development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.