FILLED [ref#JS5056] Investment Banking Consultant, Settlements Programme Scoping Phase, London

PLEASE NOTE - THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

We are looking an experienced Investment Banking Consultant to create an Opportunity Scope & Definition Document for a Settlements programme.


Background:
Our client is an Investment Bank. They are undertaking a programme to implement a common Settlements process using common technology encompassing all cash movements in Operations.
An initial launch discussion confirmed the key next step is to document the following information:
- Definition of “settlements”, including an understanding of balance sheet accounts in scope
- High-level current state analysis of settlements processes across Operations
- Document the current 2009 and proposed 2010 book of work within scope.

Role:
This role is intended as a high-impact, short-term assignment to deliver the documentation outlined above. Specific responsibilities will include:

1. Produce high level outline of end document to be delivered

2. Produce high level plan of interviews and information gathering, including document review sessions with all parties

3. Produce summary document setting out:

3.1. Definition of “settlements”, including scope, business architecture model and design principles

3.2. High level “current state” analysis across Operations

3.3. Document the current 2009 and proposed 2010 book of work within scope, including timelines, overlaps, gaps, etc

3.4. Metrics and information to support the context of the settlements scope

Specific skills/requirements:
(1) REQUIREMENTS GATHERING
This person must have demonstrable experience in holding interviews and conducting workshops to gather requirements from stakeholders across different functions of an Investment Bank
(2) SCOPE DEFINITION & DOCUMENTATION
This person must have previously undertaken a Scope Definition & Documentation exercise within an Investment Bank, including as-is process flows, business architecture models, and high-level IT systems architecture diagrams
(3) INVESTMENT BANKING EXPERIENCE
This person must have considerable experience of working within the Operations area of an Investment Bank. Content knowledge of Settlements would be highly advantageous but is not a mandatory requirement.

Logistics:
Rate: £550 to £600 per day depending on skills & experience
Location: London
Approx duration: 6 weeks from 1st November


Interested?
If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jim Shaw by clicking on the "Contact Us" button above, quoting ref#JS5056 and stating:
Your target remuneration
Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above
Your availability, including notice period if applicable