Business Data Analyst - BELFAST

Prestigious Investment Bank seeks experienced Business Analyst for Markets Division

We are recruiting for a skilled Business/Data Analyst to join the Markets business of a leading investment bank. This role offers excellent exposure to regulatory risk and reporting within a dynamic trading environment.

• Daily Rate: £550 (Inside IR35)
• Duration: 6 months (Contract ends 19th December 2025)
• Location: Belfast - 3 days per week on-site
• Start: Immediate

You'll be working within the Markets division, focusing on regulatory compliance, risk analysis, and data-driven insights. This position requires someone who can navigate complex regulatory frameworks while delivering actionable business intelligence to support trading operations and compliance requirements.

Technical Expertise:

• Advanced Excel proficiency including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional functions, and statistical analysis
• SharePoint administration and collaboration tools
• SQL database querying capabilities with joins and data manipulation
• Business Requirements Documentation (BRD) and Functional Specification Document (FSD) creation and interpretation

Regulatory & Risk Experience:

• Hands-on experience interpreting and analyzing complex financial regulations
• Knowledge of key regulatory frameworks such as Regulation K, Basel III, MiFID II
• Proven ability to distill complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable summaries
• Experience conducting thorough root cause analysis

Financial Markets Knowledge:

• Understanding of financial instruments including equities, fixed income securities, and derivatives
• Familiarity with market data attributes: CUSIP, ISIN, trade dates, settlement dates
• Experience working with financial datasets and market microstructure

Analytical Skills:

• Data modeling and regression testing experience
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to data integrity
• Ability to identify patterns and anomalies in complex datasets

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