Capital Markets Transformation Director

About BaringaWe set out to build the world’s most trusted consulting firm – creating lasting impact for clients and pioneering a positive, people-first way of working. We work with everyone from FTSE 100 names to bright new start-ups, in every sector. You’ll find us collaborating shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients, from the big picture right down to the detail: helping them define their strategy, deliver complex change, spot the right commercial opportunities, manage risk, or bring their purpose and sustainability goals to life. Our clients love how we get to know what makes their organisations tick – slotting seamlessly into their teams and being proudly geeky about solving their challenges. We have hubs in Europe, the US, Asia and Australia, and we work all around the world - from a wind farm in Wyoming to a boardroom in Berlin. Find us wherever there's a challenge to be tackled and an impact to be made.Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.Our Banking and Markets practice are looking for an experienced Director, focusing on Capital Markets Transformation, to join the team. We are seeking an experienced Capital Markets Transformation Director to join our Banking & Markets team within the Financial Services Consulting practice. The successful candidate will lead strategic transformation programmes for leading universal banks, investment banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, and market infrastructure providers. This role requires an understanding of capital markets products, end to end trade lifecycle, including post trade operations, and technology, combined with proven experience delivering large-scale change in complex, regulated environments. You will help clients navigate the challenges of post trade regulatory change, digitisation, operational resilience, and evolving customer expectations, shaping strategies and delivering measurable results. In addition to your delivery excellence, you will leverage your established industry network and client relationships to originate and grow accounts, playing a pivotal role in building trusted long-term partnerships with C-suite stakeholders and positioning our firm as a partner of choice across the capital markets sector.What you will be doingClient Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives within capital markets institutions, shaping and delivering transformation agendas across front, middle, and back-office functionsTransformation Delivery: Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver programs in areas including:Post-trade modernisation (accelerated settlement, operations, clearing, collateral, custody, securities financing etc.)Operating Model and process optimisation across trade lifecycle (cost efficiencies, capability and process improvement, post-merger integration, legal entity restructures etc.)Regulatory-driven change (e.g. MiFID II, Basel IV, CRD VI, TCM, EMIR, Dodd-Frank, FRTB, CSDR, SEC)Operational resilience (risk & control frameworks, cybersecurity, business continuity)Front-to-back digital transformation (cloud adoption, platform modernization, AI/automation, data management)Client experience transformation (digital channels, onboarding, servicing)Strategic Advisory: Provide insights on macro and market trends, helping clients adapt to pressures from cost, digitisation, new competitors, and evolving regulationsPractice Development: Shape go-to-market propositions in key areas (e.g., cost reduction and value creation, emerging regulations, AI in trading and post trade, cloud migration, data-driven compliance)Business Development: Identify and originate opportunities, lead proposal development, and build long-term relationships with C-suite stakeholders across our strategic accountsTeam Leadership: Mentor, coach, and grow high-performing consulting teams, ensuring a strong pipeline of capital markets talentYour Skills And ExperienceBachelor’s degree (or equivalent)Substantial experience in financial services consulting, the bulk of which has been focused on capital markets transformationProven track record leading complex transformation programs across multiple geographies and functionsStrong knowledge of capital markets products (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX) and infrastructure (trading, clearing, settlement, custody)Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skillsStrong program and portfolio management experienceDeep understanding of regulatory drivers and market trendsAbility to combine strategic thinking with hands-on deliveryDemonstrated ability to generate new business and manage client relationshipsExperience in agile delivery and digital innovation within capital markets is highly desirableWhat a career at Baringa will give youPuttingPeopleFirst.BenefitsBaringa is a People First company and wellbeing is at the forefront of our culture. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits. Some of these benefits include:Generous Annual Leave Policy: 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. 5-Year Recharge benefit adds an additional 2 weeks after 5 years of continuous service.Flexible Working: Hybrid policy and flexibility around taking unpaid leave.Corporate Responsibility Days: 3 per year to support social and environmental causes.Wellbeing Fund: An annual People Fund to support wellbeing activities.Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme.Diversity and InclusionWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity drives creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.An award-winning workplaceYou can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace. See awards information at the linked page.Using business as a force for good. We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, including Net Zero targets and external assessments by CDP and EcoVadis. Our CSR agenda empowers communities and supports registered charities and organisations with social or environmental purposes.Join us. All applications will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. 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