Consultant, Capital Markets, Operations & Domain Solutions, Technology & Transformation

The Capital Market Operations & Domain Solutions practice has a history of building deep and long-lasting relationships with our clients. We are proud to provide an unrivalled service and experience through a collaborative partnership with our clients to maximise their effectiveness, efficiency and profitability. Our team is passionate about delivering change to the financial services industry, with digital innovation at the heart of our approach.

Our practitioners work on a variety of projects which include design and delivery of operating models, process transformation and automation, cost reduction, structural reform, regulatory change and risk & control enhancement. The Capital Market Operations & Domain Solutions team recognises that our success in the industry is due to our incredible people. We invest heavily in our practitioners providing them with the right tools, training and working flexibility to enable them to deliver and be successful in a rewarding and motivating working environment.

Teamwork is also something that we emphasise and we bring the Capital Markets team together on a regular basis to share experiences, knowledge, while enjoying quality time with our colleagues.

As a Consultant in Capital Market Operations & Domain Solutions, you will work on complex and challenging projects within the Capital Markets industry, with a focus on digital transformation, risk and controls enhancement, regulatory change, and technology delivery. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow by using the practice’s sophisticated tools and methodologies, whilst having the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships. You will also have the chance to work with and learn from some of the top practitioners in our firm.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of the capital markets operations industry, including the full trade lifecycle. In addition, you should have had exposure to project work, particularly in one of the following areas: transformation, risk & control, regulatory change, and/or technology delivery. This experience will enable you to translate your findings into tangible solutions. You should also be able to develop strong relationships, contribute innovative ideas, and manage change and ambiguity effectively and confidently.

Your existing industry and change experience will be critical and will support your development in the team. We will provide you with the appropriate support to continually develop yourself, add real value and build credibility in the industry from an early stage.

Assignments will be focused on all aspects of:

• Cost reduction / simplification
• Business architecture
• Digital and process transformation
• Controls efficiency and automation
• Regulatory impact assessment, gap analysis, design and implementation

As a Consultant in Capital Market Operations & Domain Solutions, you will be responsible for understanding the client’s needs and supporting with the production of quality deliverables to meet these requirements. Examples of the type of work you will support on include:

• Designing and implementing operating models;
• Analysing the cost base of banks / functions to identify cost reduction opportunities;
• Performing process modelling and target state process design;
• Supporting work streams on large scale technology programmes;
• Performing regulatory impact assessments, gap analysis, design and implementations;
• Translating regulatory requirements into tangible business transformation and improvements to ensure robust controls.

You will also be expected to support internal projects and business development work. To qualify for the role you should demonstrate strong operations knowledge and change experience within capital markets. This includes:

• Technical or business line experience in at least one key area in Capital Markets – e.g., Front Office, Client Onboarding, Reconciliations, Settlements, Collateral Management etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to clearly structure analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Change experience within a major Capital Markets institution in one of the following areas:

• Digital Transformation: Experience contributing to the development of cost models and business cases. Proven ability to support process improvement initiatives, including applying process optimisation techniques. Knowledge of emerging technologies and their impact on Capital Markets (e.g., GenAI, analytics, process automation).
• Risk and Regulatory Change: Knowledge of the UK and European financial regulatory environment. Practical understanding of first and second line of defence functions and their roles within the front-to-back risk management framework. This includes an understanding of non-financial risks (e.g., operational risk, conduct risk). Experience contributing to large regulatory remediation programmes (e.g., MIFID, Brexit, FRTB, T+1 accelerated settlement, Consent Order). Experience working on aspects of global reporting remediation programmes such as CFTC and EMIR Refit. Solid understanding of how technology architecture supports the full front-to-back (F2B) trade lifecycle, including knowledge of pre-trade systems, risk management systems, post-trade systems, etc. Experience in technology delivery and implementations, actively participating in key project stages. Practical experience working with agile methodologies. Ability to analyse large data sets (e.g., trade data) using industry-standard tooling such as Alteryx, PowerBI, or Tableau.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing.

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.