Senior Operations Analyst

Senior Operations Analyst
Belfast - Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
Salary: £50,412 - £57,699 + bonus + excellent benefits

We are working with a leading organisation within Northern Ireland's energy sector to recruit a Senior Lead Settlement Analyst to join a high-performing operational team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical and process-driven professional to play a key role in supporting critical market and settlement operations within a highly regulated environment.

The Role
The successful candidate will coordinate and oversee complex monthly operational processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery across settlement activities.
You will act as a subject matter expert within the team, supporting system and process improvements, coordinating testing activities following system changes, and working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
This role offers a strong mix of operational ownership, stakeholder engagement, systems/process improvement and analytical reporting.
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor monthly operational and settlement processes
• Investigate, resolve and escalate complex operational issues
• Support continuous improvement of existing systems, procedures and workflows
• Coordinate UAT and system testing activities following system changes
• Work closely with IT and operational teams on change management initiatives
• Produce internal and external operational reports and market data analysis
• Liaise with external stakeholders including suppliers, regulators and market participants
• Maintain high levels of accuracy, governance and compliance across all activities

Criteria

• Degree in Business, Finance, IT, Engineering or related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working within operational, analytical or process-driven environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively
• Experience supporting system/process improvements or testing activities
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable

• Experience within utilities, energy or regulated industries
• Exposure to settlement, reconciliation or operational reporting processes
• Understanding of complex operational or market environments

The Package

• Hybrid working
• Performance-related bonus
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced pension
• Excellent annual leave entitlement
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Flexible working environment

To discuss this opportunity confidentially, contact Daire O'Connor at MCS Group or apply via the link below.
d.oconnor@mcsgroup.jobs
02896935515