Regulatory Operations Business Analyst

Role & responsibilities

Position Purpose:

Primary duties will include:

• Analyze and interpret complex transaction reporting requirements across multiple regulatory frameworks (EMIR, MiFID, SFTR, CFTC, etc.), with focus on field population, data transformation, and validation rules
• Develop and maintain comprehensive data mapping documentation and data lineage diagrams, tracking data flows and transformations across various systems and products
• Drive end-to-end investigation efforts to identify root causes and implement solutions for transaction reporting discrepancies and data quality issues
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) initiatives by creating detailed test cases, coordinating with development teams, and collaborating with other business analysts to ensure quality deliverables
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Operations, Technology, and Compliance teams to ensure successful implementation of regulatory reporting requirements across all regimes
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on existing reporting processes, providing recommendations for necessary system or process modifications
• Provide training and guidance to business users on regulatory reporting requirements and processes
• Review and validate third-party vendor solutions for regulatory reporting, ensuring they meet business requirements and compliance standards

To land this role you will need

• 3-5 years of experience as a business analyst, data analyst or quality analyst role associated with regulatory operations or compliance functions
• Financial product knowledge (EQ, FI, COMM, IR, FX) including detailed understanding of trade/transaction lifecycles and regulatory requirements
• Deep understanding of global transaction reporting regulations, particularly MIFID, EMIR, SFTR and CFTC
• Experience in data mapping and data lineage documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

What makes you stand out:

• Experience with SQL queries, store procedures and XML data formats
• Experience with data visualization tools
• Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision

Working environment:

• Hybrid