Business Analyst, First Line Assurance (FLA) – Dublin
Company Overview
Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland is part of leading global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald. We specialise in equities, Investment Banking, Real Estate, Fixed Income and Currencies. Our affiliate businesses include BGC Group Inc. (BGC), Newmark (NMRK), and GFI Group (GFI). Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland provides a full suite of investment services, primarily wealth management, fund management, debt capital markets and corporate finance.
Role Summary
The Business Analyst in the First Line Assurance (FLA) department will play a critical role in supporting the implementation and enhancement of risk management frameworks within a regulated financial services environment. The primary focus of the FLA is to ensure that all business activities adhere to regulatory standards, internal policies, and best practices. The Business Analyst will collaborate closely with various stakeholders across the firm to gather data, identify core issues, and provide solutions from a control and assurance perspective.
The core of the Business Analyst’s role is to adjudicate on front line approval requests, assist with the Product Governance process, and support the Director of Wealth Management on key strategic initiatives and other project-based work. An ability to analyse data and identify trends will be a vital component of the requirements of this role.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure that all business activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.
* Collaborate with various business units to gather requirements, identify issues, and provide solutions.
* Assist the Director of Sales with projects and strategic initiatives.
* Conduct monitoring in line with FLA’s monitoring plan.
* Assist with approval requests from the first line in the higher risk activities of the firm.
* Analyse monitoring findings data to provide insights into emerging risks and trends within the business.
* Function as a liaison between FLA and other departments to ensure alignment of risk management practices.
* Identify opportunities for process improvement, risk mitigation, and automation.
* Prepare management reports.
* Maintain accurate records of all assurance policies and procedures.
* Provide guidance and support to business units on compliance and risk-related matters.
* Has a “can do” attitude to change.
* Experienced at analysing complex data and processes and an ability to identify key risks and trends.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
* Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
* Is assertive and expresses opinions and argues them concisely, tactfully, and persuasively to influence at all levels of the organisation.
* Uses experience, knowledge, and judgement to influence and deliver upon objectives.
* Ability to identify problems, think critically, and develop practical solutions.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
* In-depth understanding of financial services regulations in Ireland, particularly in the areas of risk management and compliance.
Requirements
* 3-5 years of relevant financial services industry experience.
* Strong understanding of the financial services industry in Ireland, including key regulator bodies (e.g., Central Bank of Ireland) and relevant regulations (e.g., MiFID II, AML).
* Experience of data analysis and associated methods.
* Understanding of Financial Risk Management.
* Proven people skills, diplomatic, and prioritization skills.
* Strong organisational and communication skills, both in oral and written communication.
* Experience in risk management, compliance, or internal audit is highly desirable.
* Relevant certifications in risk management, business analysis, or financial services compliance are preferred.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and knowledge of databases.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, and/or a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CFA, ICA) is an advantage.
This role is a CF-2 designation under the Central Bank’s Fitness & Probity Standards. CF-2 – Ensuring, controlling, or monitoring compliance by a regulated financial service provider with its relevant obligations.
Application Process
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