A leading global bank is currently seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join their Markets Operations function, supporting their T+1 settlement transitionprogramme. This role will play a key part in analysing end-to-end settlement processes, partnering with SMEs, and supporting the organisation''s readiness for the regulatory requirements and operating models.Job Details:Start date: ASAPDuration: Initial 6 monthsRate: up to £635pd Inside IR35 via UmbrellaLocation: LondonHybrid: 3 days in the officeKey Requirements: Minimum 7-10 years'' experience as a Business Analyst within financial services, with strong knowledge of securities settlements, post-trade workflows, and lifecycle processing.Experience working alongside SMEs, Front Office, Operations, Technology and external market infrastructures.Strong understanding of settlements processes, including trade affirmation, allocation, matching, exception management and STP improvements.Knowledge of derivatives and wider asset classes is highly beneficial.Experience delivering within large-scale regulatory change programmes, including T+1, CSDR, MiFID, or similar.Ability to perform detailed gap analysis, map current vs. target-state workflows, and document high-quality business and functional requirements.Technically proficient, able to work closely with technology teams to translate business requirements into clear functional specifications, systems changes and process design.Experience supporting testing, including UAT pl