Business Systems Analyst - Regulatory Reporting / Capital Markets
Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid work environment)
Full-Time | Permanent
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.
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.
Support compliance with various global regulatory frameworks (e.g., EMIR, MiFID II, SFTR, CFTC, SEC, etc.) through systems analysis and data integrity initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and refine business and functional requirements for reporting enhancements.
Map and validate upstream/downstream data flows, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and traceability of reporting data.
Produce high-quality BRDs/FRDs, user stories, and technical documentation.
Assist in UAT planning and execution, including test case creation, data validation, and issue triage.
Contribute to root cause analysis and remediation of reporting breaks and exceptions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting infrastructure, data governance, and process automation.
3-7 years' experience in a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst role within investment banking, capital markets, or a financial services environment.
Proven understanding of regulatory reporting obligations such as EMIR, MiFID II, SFTR, Dodd-Frank, or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of financial products, including derivatives, fixed income, and securities.
Hands-on experience working with trade lifecycle data, trade capture systems, or regulatory reporting platforms.
Strong SQL skills with the ability to query and interpret large datasets.
Familiarity with data mapping, workflow modelling, and system integration.
Experience working within Agile and Waterfall project delivery frameworks.
Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Knowledge of tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Blueworks, or similar.
Experience with vendor platforms such as DTCC, UnaVista, or other trade repositories.
Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Technical knowledge of XML, JSON, Kafka, Snowflake, or similar data formats/environments.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field.
Relevant certifications such as BPMN, CBAP, or CFA/FRM are a plus.
A highly visible role in a growing team responsible for mission-critical regulatory compliance initiatives.
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, global capital markets environment with strong career growth potential.
Hybrid working model and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
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.