Programme Manager - Risk/Controls/Payments

Summary: Senior Programme/Project Manager is required for a technology transformation initiative at a leading investment bank in Canary Wharf. The role involves leading a large-scale transformation programme, managing cross-functional teams, and facilitating stakeholder workshops. The ideal candidate will have experience in global investment banking and strong problem-solving skills, particularly in payments processes. This is a contract position with a hybrid working arrangement and inside IR35 status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive a large-scale transformation programme across technology and operations.
• Manage cross-functional teams including Business Analysts and Technical SMEs.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders across Technology, Operations, and Risk & Control.
• Oversee programme delivery using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and standard SDLC methodologies.
• Collaborate with Risk & Control teams (control definitions already established).
• Focus on automation and transformation of payments processes.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience leading complex programmes in a global investment banking context.
• Comfortable managing 5-6+ teams across multiple geographies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Familiarity with controls frameworks, UAT, and technology implementation.
• Experience with payments, FX, or collateral processes is highly desirable.
• Not necessarily a technical SME or payments expert, but confident working with technology and transformation initiatives.
• Senior stakeholder engagement - ideally operating at SVP level or equivalent.

Salary (Rate): £775 per day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT