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Lead Analyst (risk and controls)

Belfast
£70 – £73/hr
Posted about 24 hours ago
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Hays Technology is partnering with a leading global financial institution is seeking an experienced VP Lead Analyst to join its Risk & Controls function on a day-rate contract basis.

This is a highly visible position responsible for driving the execution and enhancement of the Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) / Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework across a complex business environment. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen control effectiveness, identify operational risks, drive remediation activities, and support the ongoing transformation of the control framework.

This opportunity would suit an experienced professional from an Operational Risk, Controls, Audit, Compliance, or Risk Governance background who is looking to make a tangible impact in a large-scale financial services organisation.

Key Responsibilities

The role will be part of the project team, and you will be responsible for:

  • Manage annual, semi-annual, quarterly and monthly control attestation processes
  • Identify, assess and monitor operational risks, control gaps and emerging issues
  • Drive the timely remediation of control deficiencies and operational events
  • Develop and enhance risk and control assessment methodologies and reporting tools
  • Monitor key risk and control metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement
  • Maintain comprehensive reporting and tracking inventories
  • Drive consistency, best practices and transformation initiatives across control functions
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to enhance the overall risk and control environment
  • Support regulatory and governance requirements through effective risk management practices

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Requirements

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

  • 6+ years' experience within Operational Risk, Controls, Audit, Compliance or Risk Management
  • Proven experience identifying, assessing and managing operational risk
  • Financial Services experience is essential
  • Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret large and complex data sets
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting and visualisation tools such as Tableau
  • Demonstrated experience improving processes and implementing sustainable control solutions
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to influence and engage senior management
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

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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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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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Skills

Operational Risk Management
Control Self-Assessment
Risk & Control Self-Assessment
Stakeholder Management
Data Analysis
Advanced Excel
Tableau
Compliance
Audit
Risk Governance
Process Improvement
Reporting and Visualisation
Remediation
Control Attestation
Financial Services

Location

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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