Business Analyst

🚀 Business Analyst / Project Manager – 📍 Location: Belfast (Hybrid) 📅 Contract 11 months initially - rate £340/day umbrella About the Opportunity: We’re looking for a Business Analyst / Project Manager to join a Futures & Derivatives Clearing (FDC) and Equities Operations Program Execution Team in Belfast. This hybrid role offers the chance to work at the heart of our Markets Operations Transformation — driving change, improving processes, and delivering strategic projects across a fast-paced global environment. You’ll be part of a team shaping the future of FDC Operations, creating smarter, more efficient ways of working that support the firm’s long-term goals. What You’ll Do: ✅ Lead Projects from Start to Finish – Define scope, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring on-time and high-quality outcomes. 🗂️ Plan & Document – Produce clear, comprehensive project documentation, including business requirements, project plans, and risk logs. 📊 Monitor & Report – Track progress, resources, and risks; provide concise, data-driven updates to senior stakeholders. ⚙️ Optimize Processes – Identify and deliver operational improvements through thoughtful business analysis. 🛡️ Manage Risk & Compliance – Apply robust risk management and maintain regulatory standards. 🤝 Collaborate Across Teams – Work closely with Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Business partners to achieve shared goals. 🌍 Drive Change – Support strategic initiatives and champion transformation across the organization. About You: You’re a proactive, analytical problem-solver who thrives in complex, evolving environments. You balance detail-oriented analysis with strong delivery skills and communication finesse. What You’ll Bring: • 💬 Excellent communication — able to simplify complex ideas for different audiences. • 📈 Strong analytical skills — experienced in data collection, analysis, and visualization. • 🧩 Proven problem-solving ability with an innovative mindset. • 📝 Skilled in requirements gathering and documentation. • 🧭 Solid project management experience (Waterfall & Agile). • 🤝 Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building. • 🔍 Understanding of business operations, workflows, and process improvement. • 💻 Technical proficiency in Jira, Confluence, MS Office, Excel/SQL, and BI tools. Qualifications & Experience 🎓 3–5 years’ experience in Operations (ideally Banking or Financial Services) 📊 Strong background in both Project Management and Business Analysis 📈 Knowledge of Equities and/or Regulatory Reporting (preferred) 💡 Critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills ⚙️ Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile project lifecycles