Business Data Analyst

Business Data Analyst
Belfast

We are currently seeking an experienced Business Analyst & Data Specialist to join a high-profile Front Office Risk & Control function within a globally recognised financial institution. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of booking controls across a full spectrum of traded products, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and risk alignment of front-office trade activity.

Key Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Until 31/12/2025
• Location: Belfast
• Pay Rate: Up to £600/day (Inside IR35)

About the Team

You will be part of a dedicated in-business risk and control group responsible for the design, implementation, and monitoring of trade booking controls. The team operates across all global markets businesses and works closely with Sales & Trading, Technology, Operations, Compliance, and Audit.

Key Responsibilities of a Business Data Analyst:

• Analyse booking processes and trade data flows to assess control gaps and data suitability.
• Define business requirements for reporting, metrics, and monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with trading desks, technology teams and operations to support the delivery of new controls.
• Provide quality assurance through testing and data-driven control assessments.
• Produce management information (MI) and reports that evidence control performance and effectiveness.
• Support audit reviews, investigate control issues, and contribute to continuous control enhancements.
• Maintain and update procedural documentation relating to ongoing monitoring and reporting activities.

Essential Skills & Experience for a Business Data Analyst

• Proven experience within Markets, ICG, or relevant functions such as risk, operations, product control or middle office.
• Strong understanding of traded products and trade lifecycle control principles.
• Demonstrable experience defining business requirements and managing technology delivery.
• Confident stakeholder management, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills with a control-focused approach.
• Advanced Excel capabilities; experience working with databases and large datasets.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Python, Tableau or Power BI is highly desirable.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a Front Office or trade control setting.
• Product knowledge across Markets asset classes including Fixed Income and Derivatives.
• Exposure to Manager Control Assessments (MCA) or similar internal risk frameworks.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.