Regulatory Controls Implementation Specialist in Belfast

Morgan McKinley is looking for an Regulatory Controls Implementation Specialist in Belfast

Job description

Regulatory Controls Implementation Specialist

Rate: | Fixed-Term Contract | Rate: £480 (Umbrella)


Key Responsibilities:


  • Review, investigate, understand, and categorise exceptions and transactions evaluated by new systematic regulatory controls to identify opportunities for control enhancement, including automation initiatives.
  • Develop training materials and documentation, including desktop procedures, to support the transition of new control frameworks to the business-as-usual (BAU) team.
  • Highlight thematic issues identified through review of exceptions and data issues to control owners, identifying opportunities to refine controls and reduce false positives.
  • Write requirements for technology enhancements to improve control efficacy and collaborate with tech teams to implement, test, and deliver changes.
  • Present data on control outcomes to control leads in a clear and actionable manner.
  • Assist in preparation of governance metrics and presentation decks.


Experience:


  • Proven track record in delivering regulatory change within financial markets, leading or participating in multi-asset class and multi-jurisdictional initiatives such as Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID II/R, UMR, or US Bank Regulations.
  • Experience in designing, implementing, and running first line of defense (1LOD) regulatory controls with strong focus on documentation and record-keeping.
  • Change-oriented mindset with experience in exploratory work, identifying opportunities to automate processes and achieve efficiencies.
  • Hands-on experience in end-to-end execution, control design, and reporting for at least two asset classes within financial markets.


Skills and Competencies:


  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including influencing and collaborating across trading, support, infrastructure, and control functions in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate complex issues effectively to colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Confident engagement with relevant stakeholders including trading teams, middle office, operations, technology teams, and risk & control functions.
  • Strong presentation skills, including creating and delivering materials for senior stakeholders.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; adept at managing large datasets to draw conclusions, make recommendations, and follow through to delivery.
  • Ability to independently draft SQL queries to extract and analyze data.

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Belfast
Type of Contract
Part-time jobs
Published at
28-11-2025
Profession type
Accountancy
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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