MCA Lead Analyst

Adecco; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting for a Vice President (MCA Lead Analyst) to elevate operational risk management within a financial services client in Belfast. The role oversees the Managers Control Self-Assessment programme and ensures robust control measures across business units.

You will develop and maintain ORM tools, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with senior management to drive timely remediation and best-practice execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, or audit within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of compliance laws and ability to manage key risks and controls.
• Proven experience in developing and executing effective control measures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in the MCA programme, including attestations and quality oversight.
• Identify and assess potential risks, ensuring timely remediation of control issues.
• Develop and maintain ORM tools for accurate risk assessments.
• Monitor KPIs and recommend MCA enhancements.
• Drive best practices and consistent execution across business units.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Tableau

Data analysis

Risk management

Communication skills

Tools

Tableau

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) Lead Analyst

Location: Belfast

Pay rate: £75 per Hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Our client, a leading player in the financial services sector, is seeking a dynamic Vice President (VP), Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) Lead Analyst to elevate their operational risk management efforts. This pivotal role will support and oversee the MCA programme, ensuring robust risk and control measures are in place.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and assist in the MCA programme, including attestations and quality oversight.
• Identify and assess potential risks, ensuring timely remediation of control issues.
• Develop and maintain ORM tools for accurate risk assessments.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and recommend MCA enhancements.
• Drive best practises and consistent execution across business units.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, or audit within the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of compliance laws and the ability to manage key risks and controls.
• Proven experience in developing and executing effective control measures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, engaging effectively with senior management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel functions and data analysis tools like Tableau.

Why Join Our Client?

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a transformative MCA programme in a fast-paced environment. The organisation values innovative thinkers who can drive sustainable solutions and improve processes.

If you possess strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for compliance and risk management, this role could be the perfect fit.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.