Consultant / Business Analyst - Post-Trade Efficiency / T+1

Delta Capita; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in London is looking for a motivated Consultant / Business Analyst to assist in T+1 Settlement programmes. The role involves requirements gathering, process documentation, and project coordination. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and knowledge of the trade lifecycle. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of securities trade lifecycle.
• Awareness of post-trade infrastructure.
• Experience working in large financial institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements gathering for T+1 change initiatives.
• Assist in mapping trade allocation and settlement workflows.
• Coordinate testing and issue tracking.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organisational skills

Clear communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Project-management tooling knowledge

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Consultant / Business Analyst to support our Post-Trade Efficiency and T+1 Settlement programmes. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the trade lifecycle and post-trade processes. You will work closely with senior consultants and client stakeholders to gather requirements, support process documentation, assist testing, and coordinate project governance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support requirements gathering and documentation for T+1 change initiatives
• Assist in mapping trade allocation, matching, and settlement workflows
• Coordinate testing and issue tracking, ensuring readiness for shortened settlement cycles
• Prepare project governance packs, minutes, and status reports
• Collaborate with operations, technology, and business teams to monitor progress
• Maintain and update RAID logs, plans, and key project artefacts

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Good understanding of securities trade lifecycle (allocations, confirmations, settlements)
• Awareness of post-trade infrastructure (custodians, CCPs, CSDs)
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with an eye for process detail
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project-management tooling (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MS Project)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Other beneficial skills and experiences

• Experience working in large financial institutions on T+1 or CSDR programmes
• Hands-on experience of middle office processes within Securities settlement or Clearing

How We Work

Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire.

This is a hybrid position based in London, England. It is a 6-12 month fixed term contract with the potential to extend or transition to a permanent role. If your profile is shortlisted, a member of our team will contact you within four weeks. A valid UK work permit is mandatory for this role.

Expectations regarding hybrid working: Our policy aligns with client requirements, and most clients now require a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home, which is the minimum expectation Delta Capita requires.

Who We Are

Delta Capita Group is a global managed services, consulting and solutions provider with experience in Financial Services and technology innovation capability. Our mission is to reinvent the financial services value chain providing technology based mutualized services for financial institutions for non-differentiating services.

Our 3 offerings are

• Managed Services
• Consulting & Solutions
• Technology