Risk and Control Data Analyst

Hong Kong Exchanges; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution seeks a Risk and Control Data Analyst in London to enhance compliance across Technology and Cyber Security. This role requires strong analytical and automation skills to produce impactful management information. Candidates should be adept at data visualization and possess a relevant degree, with a keen understanding of regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Finance/Information Technology sector.
• Skilled in data visualization and analytical reporting.
• Experience with automation using languages like Python.

Responsibilities

• Generate and present accurate dashboards for management reports.
• Monitor data for compliance gaps against policies.
• Mentor newer team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Scripting and automation

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Power BI

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Risk and Control Data Analyst

Apply locations UK-London time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R002639 Risk and Control Data Analyst

Shift Pattern:

Standard 40 Hour Week (United Kingdom)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Corporate Grade:

D - Assistant Vice President

Reporting Line:

(UK Division) Information Technology

Location:

UK-London

Worker Type:

Permanent

Background:

The London Metal Exchange (LME) is the world centre for industrial metals trading. Most of the world’s global non-ferrous futures business is conducted on the LME’s three trading platforms totalling $18 trillion, 178 million lots and 4 billion tonnes with a market open interest high of 1.8 million lots in 2024.

The metals community uses the LME, an HKEX Group company, as a venue to transfer or take on price risk, as a physical market of last resort and as the provider of transparent global reference prices.

Overall Purpose of Role:

This role is integral to driving compliance across Technology and Cyber Security for LME and LME Clear, delivering within our risk and compliance frameworks. It requires effective collaboration with peers and senior stakeholders to deliver accurate management information (MI) for the IT function to facilitate informed decisions for the CTO and Boards.

The role demands analytical thinking, automation skills and strong data visualisation techniques to maintain accurate, impactful and timely dashboards/datasets feeding into Boards and Committees. The MI produced drives both Regulatory and Internal Policy compliance imperative in our highly regulated industry and as a member of the Critical National infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Generate and present timely, accurate dashboards/MI for multiple forums and management reports.

• Enhance and manage the reporting dashboards and data feeds.

• Generate insights from the data to recommend actions for addressing trends

• Monitor data for compliance gaps against the Policies & Standards.

• Discuss and address compliance metrics with stakeholder groups.

• Maintain and update KPIs, technical procedures and other supporting documentation.

• Ensure that the function can evidence relevant audit, regulatory and compliance requirements.

• Led team automation and contribute to other initiatives in line with the wider IT strategy

• Mentor the newer members of the team.

• Deliver day to day team activities ensuring Service Level Agreements are met.

Qualifications Required:

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Management, related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience:

• 4yrs+ in a role in Finance/Information Technology Sector

• Must be a highly analytical thinker and a detail orientated data analyst capable of generating and presenting MI in an intuitive format.

• Experience of the following:

  • Skilled in data visualization to deliver effective MI dashboards

  • Use of strong analytical skills across data sets, identify trend analysis, compliance deviations & KPIs reporting

  • Scripting and automation techniques /languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell, or equivalent)

  • Managing complex data including transformation & normalisation of data sources

  • Delivery within an Agile culture (e.g. Jira, Confluence, stories, sprints, backlogs)

  • Developing KPIs & metrics including IT & DevSecOps

  • Creating and maintaining MI dashboards (e.g. in Power BI)

  • Generating & delivering MI presentations to Committees/forums (written & verbal)

• An understanding of the following areas would be of benefit:

  • Information technology and Information Security tooling

  • Exchange industry and related technologies

  • Risk & Compliance Frameworks

  • Restful API, network and configuration protocols and technologies

• Awareness of delivery in a highly regulated financial services Organisation Exchange

Skills Required

• Must be able to communicate metrics and related IT/Cyber compliance concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

• Ability to analyse complex data sets to identify trends, compliance gaps and anomalies

• Ability to prioritise effectively and manage timely deliverables

• Use appropriate data visualisation techniques to adjust for different audiences

• Effective stakeholder management across a diverse global organisation

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

The LME is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting for our teams, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, expression & reassignment, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. In doing so, we want every LME employee to feel our commitment to showing respect for all and encouraging open collaboration and communication.

About Us

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code:388) and one of the world’s leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metals Exchange.

As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets.

HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all.