Control & Governance Analyst – Markets

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

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is looking for a Control & Governance Analyst – Markets to develop and enhance controls in their operations. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent stakeholder management capabilities, and a background in regulatory changes. This role provides a unique opportunity to engage with various teams and drive improvements in the control processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing regulatory changes including Dodd-Frank and MiFID II.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders across different functions.
• Capable of writing SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of a semi-automated control process.
• Review exceptions and improve control effectiveness.
• Draft business requirements for system enhancements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Data analysis using SQL

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving abilities

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Client:

Morgan McKinley

Location:

newtownabbey, 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.