Operational Readiness Analyst - 10-month contract
Applicants must be based in Ireland and hold valid Stamp 1G, Stamp 4, EU, or British citizenship.
Your new company
Our client is one of the world's largest global financial institutions, with a significant presence in Dublin serving as a strategic hub for its European operations. The organisation delivers a wide range of banking and financial services to institutional and corporate clients worldwide. Its Dublin office plays a central role in supporting global technology, operations, and risk management initiatives, driving innovation and regulatory excellence across international markets.
Your new role
As an Operational Readiness Analyst, you will play a key role in assessing business and technical readiness across multiple initiatives. You'll coordinate testing and transition activities, ensuring smooth cutovers and operational stability for critical projects.You will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage readiness deliverables, identify dependencies, and drive continuous improvement. This position requires strong stakeholder management, attention to detail, and the ability to influence and communicate effectively across teams.
* Assess business and technical readiness before change implementations.
* Maintain and manage readiness checklists, playbooks, and status reporting.
* Coordinate testing activities (partner and end-to-end functional testing) across multiple business units.
* Support cutover planning, dry runs, and hypercare phases.
* Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, escalation paths, and process maps.
* Log, track, and resolve defects, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
* Participate in test environment setup and ensure traceability of requirements.
* Contribute to lessons learned and continuous process improvement initiatives.
* Ensure change control governance is adhered to throughout project delivery.
What you'll need to succeed
* 5-8 years' experience in a similar Operational Readiness, Testing, or Change Management role.
* Background in Custody or Digital Assets preferred.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
* Strong experience using Jira, Confluence, Visio, and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and time management.
* Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
What you'll get in return
* 10-month contract with a leading global bank.
* Hybrid working model - 3 days onsite in Dublin, 2 days remote.
* Competitive day rate up to €300/day (depending on experience).
* Alternatively, a PAYE rate up to €60,000 per annum (pro rata).
* Work in a high-performing environment with opportunities to gain exposure to large-scale transformation programmes in the financial sector.
What you need to do now
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