Implementation Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative financial institution is seeking an Implementation Specialist to join their Risk & Control team. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work on implementing critical controls within the Markets framework. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in data analysis and a solid understanding of Front Office trading. You will collaborate with various teams to define business requirements, conduct testing, and enhance controls. With the potential for extension beyond the initial 7-month period, this role promises to be both challenging and rewarding in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data analysis and process flows.
• Strong knowledge of traded products and control principles.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze data for trade booking controls.
• Collaborate with Sales, Trading, and Technology teams.
• Conduct testing to ensure functionality meets requirements.

Skills

Data Analysis

Front Office Trading Knowledge

Excel Skills

Database Management

Market-Traded Products Knowledge

Job description

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We are working with a global financial institution to recruit an Implementation Specialist who will be a key part of the in-business Risk & Control team, responsible for implementing specific controls within the broader Markets preventative booking control framework. This is an exciting opportunity for a practically minded, seasoned professional with an in-depth knowledge of traded products and a clear understanding of Front Office trading preventative controls. The team has coverage across all markets’ businesses globally, interfacing with multiple risk and technology functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investigate and analyse data and process flows to understand the availability, meaning, and suitability of data for trade booking controls.
2. Define business requirements for proposed controls to meet regulatory commitments and business objectives.
3. Collaborate effectively with Sales/Trading, Technology, Operations, and other functions.
4. Conduct testing to ensure that delivered functionality meets business requirements.
5. Plan and execute seamless go-live of new controls.
6. Work with Audit and other Control groups to investigate control failures and drive forward control enhancement initiatives.

Essential Criteria

• At least 5 years’ experience in investigating and analysing data and process flows.
• Knowledge of traded products and Front Office trading preventative controls.
• Strong working knowledge of market-traded products and related control principles.
• Practical understanding of front-to-back order management and trade booking flows, specifically around trade booking and/or order submission.
• Advanced Excel and strong database analysis/management skills.
• Product knowledge, ideally gained within FO/Booking Control/Risk & Control.
• Experience in Markets products, including Equities, FX.

This role will be a hybrid role with 3 days in the office in Belfast. Although the role is initially for a 7-month period, there is a high possibility of extension. If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact me at 028 90446905.

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