Transaction Monitoring Implementation Data Analyst (Contract)

Location: Belfast (Hybrid working)
Contract Rate: £400 per day
Contract Type: Contract

We are currently supporting a global financial services organisation in Belfast to appoint a Transaction Monitoring Implementation Data Analyst on a contract basis, paying £400 per day.This role sits within the Markets Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM) function and will play a critical part in the delivery and enhancement of market abuse surveillance and regulatory controls within a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

The Role

You will lead and support data-driven initiatives aligned to transaction monitoring and surveillance controls, working closely with risk, compliance, technology and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all data-related aspects of transaction monitoring and market abuse surveillance initiatives
• Gathering data requirements and sourcing relevant datasets
• Writing SQL queries to extract, analyse and validate large and complex datasets
• Documenting datasets, filters and associated rationale clearly and accurately
• Acting as a Subject Matter Expert for data consumed by transaction monitoring controls
• Analysing data issues, identifying root causes, and recommending improvements
• Supporting risk assessments and ensuring alignment to regulatory and internal control standards
• Working with global stakeholders across different regions

Skills & Experience Required

• 4-8 years' experience working as a Data Analyst or Business Analyst within a regulated or financial services environment
• Strong SQL skills (essential)
• Experience working with large datasets and complex data structures
• Exposure to financial markets and products (bonds, derivatives, or trading data) is highly desirable
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders
• Comfortable working with autonomy in a project-based, delivery-focused role

What's on Offer

• £400 per day contract rate
• Opportunity to work on high-profile regulatory and surveillance initiatives
• Exposure to global teams and senior stakeholders
• Belfast-based role with flexible hybrid working
• Fast-paced, delivery-focused environment with meaningful impact

ApplyIf you're a data analyst with strong SQL skills and experience supporting risk, compliance or transaction monitoring initiatives, we'd be keen to have a confidential discussion. Apply now or contact us directly for further details.

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