Business Analyst

Hays PLC; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join their Futures and Derivatives team in Belfast. In this role, you will evaluate and enhance control processes, lead business reviews, and communicate with stakeholders to gather and validate requirements. With a 12-month contract and the potential for extension, this position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. If you are passionate about driving improvements in a fast-paced financial setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a Business Analyst role.
• Strong knowledge of Futures and Options products.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate control processes, identify improvements, and implement solutions.
• Lead reviews of business processes and develop optimization strategies.

Skills

Business Analysis

Knowledge of Futures and Options

Stakeholder Communication

Process Improvement

Job description

Business Analyst, 12-month contract, Belfast (hybrid), up to £360 p/d

We are working with a global financial institution to recruit a Business Analyst to join the Futures and Derivatives team in Belfast to partake in the front to back review of the business needs.

Key Criteria:

1. At least 3-5 years' experience in a Business Analyst role.
2. Knowledge on Futures and Options products and Clearing industry.
3. Experience of working across multiple disciplines within finance or related industry.

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate front-to-back control processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions.
2. Lead reviews of business processes and develop optimization strategies for target Operating Models, BRDs, User Stories, and Test Cases.
3. Conduct meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings.
4. Communicate with stakeholders to elicit, analyse, and validate requirements for changes to control processes.
5. Identify, document, and analyse business requirements against risk through process discovery.
6. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and escalate control issues transparently.

Although the role is initially for a 12-month period there is a high possibility of extension.