Capital Markets Consulting Principal

Location: London, UK
Work Model: Hybrid - 3 days per week in our London office

About the Role

As a Consulting Principal within our Capital Markets practice, you will make an impact by leading high-value advisory engagements across post-trade operations and securities services. You will shape our go-to-market strategy, deepen client executive relationships, and drive the development of innovative assets and methodologies that differentiate our advisory offerings.

You will be a valued member of our Capital Markets and Corporate & Investment Banking Consulting team and work collaboratively with practice leaders, technology partners, and cross-functional consulting teams.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead Capital Markets consulting and advisory engagements across order management, post-trade operations, custody, fund services, and securities financing.
• Evaluate global regulatory, innovation, and policy developments (e.g., CSDR, T+1/T+0, tokenisation, AI in capital markets) and translate them into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Shape solution roadmaps and partner closely with technology teams to convert emerging technologies into practical propositions for clients.
• Drive RFP/RFI/RFX responses, solution shaping, and proposal development for transformation and innovation programmes.
• Collaborate with cloud providers, RegTech firms, and trading platform vendors to build joint value propositions that address evolving client needs.
• Produce high-quality thought leadership-including white papers, case studies, and market viewpoints-articulating our perspective on key Capital Markets trends.
• Mentor Managers and Consultants, fostering team development and building domain expertise across the trade lifecycle and securities services.
• Represent the firm as a subject-matter expert in industry forums, client sessions, and strategic discussions.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

• 10-15 years of Capital Markets experience, with deep exposure in one or more of:
  • Order management
  • Post-trade operations
  • Custody & safekeeping
  • Fund servicing
  • Securities financing
• Demonstrated success in consulting/advisory roles within post-trade or securities services transformation.
• Strong understanding of Capital Markets market infrastructure and one or more asset classes (equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives).
• Proven ability to craft and present thought leadership, frameworks, strategy recommendations, and market perspectives.
• Experience creating compelling RFP/RFI/RFX responses, solutions, and propositions.
• Ability to simplify complex subjects and communicate effectively with technical, operational, and executive audiences.
• Strong grasp of global regulatory developments, compliance considerations, and industry standards.

These Will Help You Succeed

• Passion for developing consulting talent and strengthening domain capability across the practice.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to connect regulatory, technology, and market themes into forward-looking advisory narratives.
• Executive presence and ability to build long-term, trusted client relationships.
• A strong point of view on innovation in Capital Markets-particularly digitisation, automation, and platform transformation.

Work Model

This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in our London office. Working arrangements may evolve based on client and business needs. We will always clearly communicate role expectations.

Apply by:

15 th March, 2026

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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