Securities Operations Delivery Analyst

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco in London seeks a Securities Operations Technology Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation. Hybrid role with 2–3 days in the office, and a 7-month initial contract via umbrella company, offering exposure to AI-enabled solutions in securities processing.

You will analyse post-trade workflows across settlements, asset servicing and corporate actions; drive automation of settlement instructions; assess PSET/SSI governance; and collaborate with vendors to explore AI

Qualifications

• Financial services background required.
• Extensive experience in securities operations and post-trade processing.
• Strong understanding of settlement lifecycles and operational controls.
• Expertise in PSET and SSI governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational workflows across settlements, asset servicing, corporate actions and cash management.
• Support automation of settlement exceptions and operational issues.
• Facilitate automation for settlement instruction management across teams.
• Assess PSET requirements and settlement routing.
• Review and standardise settlement instructions for quality.
• Collaborate with vendors on functionality and AI capabilities.
• Document requirements and perform gap analysis between current and target models.
• Gather and document business and operational requirements.
• Create process maps and support testing for operational readiness.
• Conduct operational risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities.
• Ensure solutions align with governance requirements.
• Create current and future-state process maps.
• Conduct settlement exception analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Implement automated Settlement Instruction processing.
• Report on operational performance metrics and risk management.

Skills

Securities operations

Post-trade processing

Settlement lifecycles

PSET governance

SSI governance

Automation / AI

Data analysis

AI platforms

Tools

Power Platform

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Job Title: Securities Operations Technology Analyst

Location: London (2/3 days per week in the office)

Contract Length: 7 months initially

Working Pattern: Via Umbrella company

Join a Leading Financial Services Organisation!

Our client, a prominent player in the financial services sector, is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Securities Operations Technology Analyst. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to leverage your expertise in securities operations while exploring the innovative realm of AI-enabled solutions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency, reducing risk, and implementing cutting‑edge technology to revolutionise securities processing.

Why This Role?

This is an incredible opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology, driving impactful change within the organisation. By harnessing AI and automation, the Securities Operations Technology Analyst will contribute to a more efficient, secure, and streamlined operational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Securities Operations Technology Analyst, your expertise will shine through in the following areas:

Securities Operations Analysis:

• Analyse operational workflows across Settlements, Asset Servicing, Corporate Actions, and Cash Management functions.
• Support the investigation and automation of settlement exceptions and operational issues.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of market practises and settlement lifecyclesSSI, PSET & Market Infrastructure Management:

Facilitate automation for the management of Settlement Instructions across business teams.

• Conduct assessments of PSET requirements and settlement routing.
• Review and enhance the quality of settlement instructions for standardisation.

Vendor & Platform Analysis:

• Collaborate with vendors to explore functionality enhancements and AI capabilities.
• Document business requirements and perform gap analysis between current and target‑state operating models.

Requirements & Testing:

• Gather and document business and operational requirements.
• Create process maps and support testing activities, ensuring operational readiness.

Risk & Control Management:

• Conduct operational risk assessments and identify process vulnerabilities.
• Ensure all solutions align with internal governance requirements.

Core Deliverables:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Creating current and future‑state process maps.
• Conducting settlement exception analysis and root‑cause investigations.
• Implementing automated Settlement Instruction processing.
• Reporting on operational performance metrics and risk management.

Knowledge & Experience:

Essential:

• Financial Services background is a must
• Comprehensive experience in securities operations covering post‑trade processing.
• Strong understanding of settlement lifecycles and operational controls.
• Expertise in PSET and SSI governance processes.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with AI, automation technologies, and platforms such as Microsoft Copilot or Power Platform.
• Experience in data analysis and operational reporting.

Success Measures:

The success of the selected candidate will be measured through:

• Implementation of automation in Settlement Instruction processing.
• Improvement in SSI data quality and governance.
• Reduction in settlement exceptions and operational processing risks.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are excited about the prospect of utilising your operational knowledge to drive innovation in securities operations, our client would love to hear from you!

Our client celebrates diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the financial services industry. Unique perspectives are essential for sustainable growth and innovation.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you