Business Analyst - T+1

Albany Beck; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Beck is looking for a skilled professional to lead T+1 programme delivery in London. The role requires strong knowledge of settlement reform and the ability to manage complex stakeholder engagements.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in financial services operations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include managing client outreach activities, producing high-quality analysis documentation, and mentoring junior team members.

This role offers the chance to contribute to significant industry change while working within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering change within financial services operations or markets infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of T+1 settlement initiatives and post-trade operating models.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate delivery of T+1 programme workstreams.
• Manage end-to-end client questionnaire and outreach activity.
• Drive governance and stakeholder engagement activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change delivery

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and coordinate delivery of T+1 programme workstreams across multiple operational and technology stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end client questionnaire and outreach activity, consolidating responses from SMEs and ensuring high-quality, timely submissions.
• Drive governance and stakeholder engagement activities, including steering committee materials, impact assessments, risk tracking, and programme readiness reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional engagement across operations, FX, network management, technology, and external vendors.
• Support senior stakeholders with funding discussions, delivery planning, and regulatory readiness initiatives.

Market & Industry Expertise

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of T+1 settlement reform and associated operating model impacts across:
• Custody and settlements
• Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs)
• Sub-custodian and CSD networks
• Engage with external market infrastructure participants, vendors, and industry working groups to support strategic decision‑making.
• Analyse industry frameworks, market guidance, and regulatory developments to inform programme delivery and client communications.
• Support assessment of vendor solutions aimed at improving settlement efficiency, SSI validation, and operational risk reduction.
• Produce high-quality business analysis documentation including:
• Impact assessments
• Requirements gathering
• Process analysis
• Readiness reporting
• Governance materials
• Executive presentations
• Develop and track programme actions, dependencies, and risks across complex delivery environments.
• Contribute to external engagement strategies involving sub-custodians, CSDs, and market counterparties.

Knowledge Sharing & Thought Leadership

• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, programme alignment, and client messaging through:
• Delivery playbooks
• FAQs
• Thought leadership materials
• Support development of reusable templates and delivery approaches to improve consistency across engagements.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing delivery culture.

Required Experience

• Proven experience delivering change within financial services operations or markets infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of T+1 settlement initiatives and post-trade operating models.
• Experience working with custody, settlements, FX, SSI management, or securities operations teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional SMEs and manage competing priorities in fast-paced delivery environments.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and external vendors.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and presentation skills.

Preferred Background

• Experience within consulting or large-scale transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of global custody and sub-custodian operating models.
• Familiarity with market infrastructure providers, CSDs, and settlement workflows.
• Understanding of regulatory and operational change programmes within capital markets.
• Proactive and delivery-focused mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational capability.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Passion for continuous learning, market developments, and operational excellence.