Risk and Control Specialist - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

We are working with a global financial institution to recruit a Risk & Control Specialist. This role supports the development and operation of a comprehensive risk and control framework within the Global Markets business, focusing on booking model and trading mandate controls. The successful candidate will implement strategic solutions to enhance control effectiveness, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and firm policies, and develop efficient supervisory tools. Collaborating with Front Office, Technology, Market Risk, and Finance teams, the role is ideal for a practically minded professional with strong product knowledge and a passion for front office risk and controls, offering the opportunity to shape the future of the business.Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor front office controls related to trading activity, including firm accounts and booking authority compliance.
• Conduct risk-based assessments to identify operational and regulatory risks and design effective controls to mitigate them.
• Review and enhance existing control capabilities, including developing tactical tools and contributing to strategic monitoring solutions.
• Analyse trade and transaction reporting exceptions submitted to regulators (e.g. FCA, CBI, BaFin) and support remediation efforts.
• Drive innovative analysis and provide regular updates on risk and issue management.
• Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Audit to investigate and resolve reporting issues.
• Prepare clear and impactful communication materials for stakeholders, peers, and senior management.
• Identify control gaps and implement process improvements to strengthen the control environment.
• Support UAT and change initiatives related to regulatory reporting enhancements.

Essential Criteria

• Strong experience in regulatory reporting, risk and control, or front office operations within financial services.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL and Excel; experience with Python and JIRA is desirable.
• Knowledge of global markets traded products and downstream processing practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and influence management skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and resilience under pressure.

This role will require you to work 3 days per week in the Belfast office so candidates within Northern Ireland will be given preference and we would not consider someone relocating for this role.Although the role is initially for a 24-month period there is a high possibility of extension. If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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