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Market Operations Risk & Control Analyst

United Kingdom, Belfast · Job Posted November 26, 2025
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The goal of the Markets Operations Risk and Control function is to provide independent oversight, challenge and governance to the Markets Operations organization to enhance the proactive identification and management of risk, and to ensure that the appropriate controls are in place and operating effectively. The Officer role provides support to the 1st line Embedded Control Team in the effective identification, assessment, and management of operational risks across Markets Operations. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a strong understanding of markets processes, risk frameworks, and control environments within a leading financial institution

Job Responsibility

  • Support the execution and ongoing maintenance of the Manager Control Assessment (MCA), ensuring control effectiveness is accurately reflected
  • Assist with incident management, including logging, tracking, root cause analysis, and ensuring timely closure of remediation actions
  • Contribute to control testing and control assurance activities, identifying potential weaknesses or process gaps
  • Produce and maintain risk and control metrics and management information (MI) material for senior stakeholders
  • Support preparation of materials for various governance meetings
  • Collaborate with 2nd and 3rd Line of Defense (LOD) teams to support continuous improvement of the control environment

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of operational risk management principles and internal control framework
  • Awareness of trade lifecycle processes and core financial products (e.g. equities, fixed income, FX or derivatives)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft excel, with experience in data analysis and reporting
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills with ability to produce high-quality documentation and presentations (e.g. PowerPoint)
  • Proactive, curious mindset with a willingness to learn and challenge status quo
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deliverables in a fast paced environment
  • Bachelor's/University degree

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