Business/ Data Analyst

Hays Technology is partnering with a leading financial services organisation seeking an excellent Data Analyst to join a growing Markets Non-Financial Risk team within a leading global financial services organisation.
You will lead the data-related elements of projects focused on building and enhancing market abuse surveillance and other regulatory controls. This is a fast-paced delivery environment where you will work alongside experienced financial markets professionals and technology partners to develop industry-leading control solutions.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe role will be part of the projects team, and you will be responsible for:

• Gather and define data requirements across multiple risk and control projects.
• Identify the required datasets and write SQL queries to extract and analyse relevant information.
• Document datasets, filters, methodologies and the rationale behind data decisions.
• Act as the subject-matter expert for data consumed by transaction monitoring controls.
• Investigate data-related issues, assess their impact and determine the underlying root cause.
• Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to communicate findings and recommend improvements.

To be successful in this role, you will be expected to possess the following skills/experience:

• 4+ years relevant experience working as a Business Analyst or Data Analyst.
• Strong, demonstrable SQL experience is essential.
• Experience gathering data requirements and working with large or complex datasets.
• Knowledge of financial instruments, particularly bonds and derivatives, would be highly advantageous.
• Previous experience in financial services, risk, controls, surveillance or transaction monitoring would be beneficial.
• Experience working as part of a geographically dispersed or global team.
• The ability to understand the wider commercial and regulatory picture while maintaining close attention to detail.
• A bachelor's or master's degree, or equivalent professional experience.

This role will require you to be in the Belfast office 3 days per week. Only candidates with the ability to attend the office will be considered.
If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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