BA/Data Specialist

BA/Data Specialist

Approx. £116,000 (£448pd PAYE) | Belfast (Hybrid)

This role sits within the Markets Front Office and is a key part of the in-business Risk & Control team, responsible for implementing specific controls within the broader Markets Preventive Booking Control Framework. It represents an exciting opportunity for a practically minded, experienced professional with deep knowledge of traded products and a clear understanding of Front Office preventative control practices. The team has global coverage across all Markets businesses, and works closely with various risk and technology functions.

Key Responsibilitie

• Investigate and analyse data and process flows to assess the availability, meaning, and suitability of data for trade booking controls
• Define business requirements for reporting and metrics that support ongoing control review
• Collaborate with Sales/Trading, Technology, Operations, and other functional stakeholders
• Conduct testing to ensure delivered functionality meets business needs
• Provide quality assurance and monitor control performance through data analysis
• Partner with Business and Technology teams to track and resolve defects
• Meet deliverables and task deadlines within target timeframes
• Embed new monitoring tools into Manager Control Assessments (MCA)
• Generate MI reports to demonstrate control performance and effectiveness
• Work with Audit and other control functions to investigate failures and drive enhancements
• Maintain up-to-date procedure guides for reporting and data analysis tasks

Key Skills Required

• Relevant industry experience in Markets or ICG (e.g. in-business management, operational risk, middle office, technology, product control, or other control functions)
• Subject matter expertise in Markets traded products and associated control principles
• Experience in controls-related change projects and technology implementation, including requirements writing and oversight
• Strong collaboration skills across businesses, regions, and support functions
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, with a Risk & Controls mindset
• Excellent communication skills, including stakeholder engagement at senior levels
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced) and strong database analysis/management capabilities
• Familiarity with Python and/or data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau) is an advantage
• Strong skills in Word and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills

• Product knowledge gained in Front Office, Booking Controls, or Risk & Control functions
• Experience analysing large datasets and building reports using Advanced Excel, Python, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
• Solid understanding of Markets products

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