Business Analyst - MiFID 2 Product Governance - sought by investment bank based in London - Contract - Hybrid Key Responsibilities
- Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into business and functional requirements, engaging closely with Legal, Compliance and Front Office stakeholders.
- Conduct gap analysis on current-state MiFID II Product Governance processes, identifying enhancements across controls, systems and reporting.
- Develop and propose solution options, leading them through governance and approval processes.
- Define and document new or updated governance, reporting, policies and procedures.
- Improve BAU processes and operational controls across the product lifecycle.
- Perform data analysis to support decision-making and impact assessments.
- Support the project manager with PMO standards, delivery tracking, and preparation of steering/working group materials.
- Assist in the facilitation of UAT where required.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years' Business Analysis experience within Investment Banking.
- Proven experience delivering regulatory change within either:
- MiFID II Product Governance, or
- FCA Consumer Duty
- Strong track record across legal interpretation, impact assessment, solution design, and handover to BAU.
- Extensive collaboration experience with Front Office, Business Management, Legal and Compliance teams.
- Excellent communication skills-written, verbal and stakeholder-facing.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (data analysis), PowerPoint, and Visio (process modelling).
- Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
- Some project management background is desirable.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of MiFID II Investor Protection, including Costs & Charges and Inducements.
- Understanding of PRIIPs regulatory requirements.
- Professional Business Analysis qualifications (e.g., BCS, IIBA).
- Experience working within a large global banking environment.
Please apply within for further details - Matt Holmes, Harvey Nash