Senior Operations Analyst

Company: MCS Group
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Senior Operations Analyst BelfastHybrid (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.

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Posted: June 12th, 2026