Hays
Business/ Data Analyst

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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 Responsibilities
The 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.
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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.


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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.
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