Data Risk - Business Execution

Contract: Immediate start - initial contract through to 31st December (strong potential for extension) OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Data Risk Reporting & Controls Analyst to support a Markets/Data Risk function within a leading financial services organisation. This role will focus on data integrity, reporting accuracy, and control validation, working closely with business, data, and risk teams to ensure high-quality outputs and audit readiness. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport UAT testing across data and reporting changes, ensuring outputs align with business requirements.Validate data integrity and accuracy across key reporting datasetsAnalyse reporting outputs and identify discrepancies, working with stakeholders to resolve issues.Ensure data feeds, tables, and reporting structures are understood and appropriately controlledSupport the creation and maintenance of standardised reporting and controls frameworksAssist in documentation of processes, controls, and data flows to ensure audit readinessPartner with stakeholders across business and technology to interpret requirements and improve reporting qualityIdentify areas for improvement in data processes, reporting logic, and control effectivenessSupport ongoing regulatory and audit-related activities, ensuring outputs meet required standardsRequired Skills & ExperienceStrong experience in data analysis, reporting, or data risk/control environments (financial services preferred)Advanced Excel skills (including data manipulation, pivot tables, large datasets) - essentialExperience working with data sets, reporting tables, and reconciling outputsExposure to UAT testing and validating data/reporting changesUnderstanding of controls, governance, or risk frameworksAbility to quickly understand and interpret data flows and reporting logicStrong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve data issuesExcellent stakeholder communication skillsDesirable:Experience with BI tools or data platformsExposure to markets, risk, or financial control environmentsWhy Apply?Work on a high-profile data risk and reporting programmeOpportunity to contribute to critical regulatory and control initiativesImmediate impact role with strong likelihood of extensionCompetitive day rate and exposure to a large-scale financial environmentHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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