Sr. Regulatory Business Analyst

As the Senior Regulatory Business Analyst, you will act as a critical architect of the firm's regulatory integrity. You will lead work streams that ensure the seamless delivery of US Regulatory Services, effectively communicating high-level strategy to senior stakeholders and global leadership.

This role sits at the intersection of Regulatory Compliance, Data Science, and Change Management. You will be responsible for navigating the complexities of the trade life cycle—from initial order to final settlement—ensuring every data point is captured, validated, and reported accurately. You will serve as the primary liaison on Steering Committees, ensuring that firm-wide system changes never compromise the logic of our regulatory reporting engines.

• Strategic Influence:
  You will have a "seat at the table" on major Steering Committees, influencing how a global firm handles data and technology.
• Cutting-Edge Environment:
  Opportunity to work with modern data strategies and implement automation in a complex, high-stakes regulatory environment.
• Professional Pedigree:
  Work for a top-tier financial institution with a culture that values Big 4 consulting experience and technical excellence.
• Visibility:
  Direct exposure to senior leadership through the reporting of regulatory metrics and strategic roadmaps.

• Strategic Execution:
  Drive US Regulatory Services work streams and serve as a senior analyst to align operations with the Regulatory Services Target Operating Model (TOM).
• Process Modernization:
  Identify and lead initiatives to enhance reporting automation and system integration, evaluating emerging technologies to phase out manual processes.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Produce and deliver executive-level presentations detailing achievements, regulatory risks, data insights, and the progress of change management initiatives.
• Project Governance:
  Represent Regulatory Services on Project Steering Committees and management working groups to assess the impact of firm-wide developments on existing reporting logic.
• Performance Management:
  Develop and monitor KPIs for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting accuracy across CAT, TRACE, MSRB, QFC, LOPR, and Electronic Blue Sheets.
• Change Management:
  Conduct deep‑dip reviews of new business initiatives and rule changes; perform associated testing, UAT, and system checkouts.
• Issue Remediation:
  Coordinate the resolution of reporting anomalies by raising JIRAs, documenting technical requirements, and validating fixes.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) required; preferred fields include Engineering, Business, or Data Science.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of experience as a Senior Business/Data Analyst within Regulatory Operations.
• Consulting Background: 2+ years of Big 4 Consulting or Advisory experience is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Working knowledge of SQL and VBA is a significant plus.
• Experience with Vendor OMS such as Fidessa or Broadridge.
• Extensive understanding of financial products including Equities, Fixed Income, and Derivatives.
• Deep knowledge of the Trade Life Cycle (Orders, Executions, Allocations) and Middle Office processing.
• Familiarity with data governance and analytics initiatives.

Seeking a high-caliber Senior Regulatory Business Analyst & Project Lead on behalf of our client, a premier global financial institution. This is a strategic, high-visibility role within the US Regulatory Services division. We are looking for a veteran of the regulatory landscape—someone who can bridge the gap between complex federal mandates and technical system architecture.

The ideal candidate will not only manage the "status quo" of reporting but will actively drive the Target Operating Model (TOM), leveraging automation and data strategy to modernize how the firm interacts with regulators like FINRA and the SEC.

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