T1 Settlements Business Analyst

A leading global investment bank is seeking an experienced T+1 Settlements Business Analyst for a six-month contract in London. Play a key part in the transition to T+1 settlements across multiple asset classesHybrid 2-3 days a week in the London City OfficeCompetitive day rate Your Role: Analyze end-to-end settlement processes to identify gaps and risks related to the T+1 transition.Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders (Operations, Front Office, Technology) and align them with regulatory standards.Map current vs. target-state workflows to improve automation, reduce manual interventions, and enhance controls.Collaborate with Technology teams to translate business needs into functional specifications and support solution design.Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test planning, execution, and validation of outcomes.Identify operational risks and dependencies; escalate issues and support remediation planning.Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders on project progress and readiness for T+1 implementation.Document processes and procedures for seamless handover into Business-As-Usual (BAU).Facilitate knowledge transfer by upskilling onshore/offshore teams for long-term sustainability of new processes. Your Profile: Extensive experience as a Settlements Subject Matter Expert within financial services or Markets Operations (multi-asset class exposure preferred).Proven T+1 settlements experience, including involvement in regulatory-driven ..... full job details .....