Job Title:
Business Systems Analyst - Regulatory Reporting / Capital Markets
Location:
Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid work environment)
Type:
Full-Time | Permanent
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Systems Analyst to join a leading global financial institution's Capital Markets Regulatory Reporting team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering end-to-end solutions for trade and transaction reporting, ensuring compliance with complex and evolving regulatory regimes across multiple jurisdictions.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, technically adept analyst who understands both the regulatory landscape and the underlying financial instruments that drive reporting obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Act as the interface between business stakeholders, compliance teams, and technology partners to analyze, document, and deliver system and process changes related to regulatory reporting.
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Support compliance with various global regulatory frameworks (e.g., EMIR, MiFID II, SFTR, CFTC, SEC, etc.) through systems analysis and data integrity initiatives.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and refine business and functional requirements for reporting enhancements.
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Map and validate upstream/downstream data flows, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and traceability of reporting data.
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Produce high-quality BRDs/FRDs, user stories, and technical documentation.
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Assist in UAT planning and execution, including test case creation, data validation, and issue triage.
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Contribute to root cause analysis and remediation of reporting breaks and exceptions.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting infrastructure, data governance, and process automation.
Key Requirements:
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3-7 years' experience in a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst role within investment banking, capital markets, or a financial services environment.
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Proven understanding of regulatory reporting obligations such as EMIR, MiFID II, SFTR, Dodd-Frank, or equivalent.
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Strong knowledge of financial products, including derivatives, fixed income, and securities.
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Hands-on experience working with trade lifecycle data, trade capture systems, or regulatory reporting platforms.
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Strong SQL skills with the ability to query and interpret large datasets.
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Familiarity with data mapping, workflow modelling, and system integration.
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Experience working within Agile and Waterfall project delivery frameworks.
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Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Knowledge of tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Blueworks, or similar.
Desirable Qualifications:
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Experience with vendor platforms such as DTCC, UnaVista, or other trade repositories.
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Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
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Technical knowledge of XML, JSON, Kafka, Snowflake, or similar data formats/environments.
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field.
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Relevant certifications such as BPMN, CBAP, or CFA/FRM are a plus.
What's on Offer:
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A highly visible role in a growing team responsible for mission-critical regulatory compliance initiatives.
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Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, global capital markets environment with strong career growth potential.
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Hybrid working model and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience. Only candidates with appropriate capital markets and regulatory background will be considered.
