Job Description: Data Operations Associate Location: Belfast City Centre Department: Data Operations Overview MCS are delighted to be assisting a leading financial technology company who are seeking Data Operations Associates to join its growing Belfast team. This role involves delivering fast, high-quality financial, credit, and market data to support investment banks, asset managers, and law firms. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on leveraged finance, structured credit, private credit, and distressed debt while collaborating with teams in New York and London. Key Responsibilities Market Monitoring: Track and analyse financial news, credit markets, and corporate disclosures to ensure timely and accurate updates. Reviewing Articles: Review articles picked up by the in-house news aggregator, identifying price sensitive information. Data Processing: Use proprietary technology to extract, validate, and maintain key financial and legal data. Portfolio Management: Maintain and update investor relations details, reporting schedules, and financial results. Structured Credit Updates: Track CLO deals, bond and loan redemptions, and ratings changes. Client Support: Provide insights and structured data to help clients make informed investment decisions. Essential Skills and Qualifications Degree in law, business, journalism, finance or similar. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. Strong financial awareness with an interest and knowledge of financial markets. Ability to process large volumes of information quickly and accurately. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Excel, financial databases, or data processing tools is a plus. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Professional development and learning opportunities. How to Apply To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Samuel Neilly, Legal Recruitment Specialist at MCS Group, on Not all agencies are the sameMCS Group is passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and has an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. Even if this position isn't right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current. Skills: Financial Services Articles Review Data Processing