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 ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and monitor monthly operational and settlement processesInvestigate, resolve and escalate complex operational issuesSupport continuous improvement of existing systems, procedures and workflowsCoordinate UAT and system testing activities following system changesWork closely with IT and operational teams on change management initiativesProduce internal and external operational reports and market data analysisLiaise with external stakeholders including suppliers, regulators and market participantsMaintain high levels of accuracy, governance and compliance across all activities

CriteriaDegree in Business, Finance, IT, Engineering or related disciplineStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience working within operational, analytical or process-driven environmentsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsAbility to manage deadlines and prioritise effectivelyExperience supporting system/process improvements or testing activitiesHigh attention to detail and accuracy

DesirableExperience within utilities, energy or regulated industriesExposure to settlement, reconciliation or operational reporting processesUnderstanding of complex operational or market environments

The PackageHybrid workingPerformance-related bonusPrivate medical coverEnhanced pensionExcellent annual leave entitlementProfessional development and career progression opportunitiesFlexible working environment

To discuss this opportunity confidentially, contact Daire O'Connor at MCS Group or apply via the link below.