Programme Manager (Capital Markets)

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a strategic Capital Markets business and technology transformation initiative. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end programme delivery, including governance, vendor selection, procurement coordination, systems implementation, testing, deployment and post-implementation support.

The role involves working closely with Front Office, Operations, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Procurement, Legal and Technology teams to ensure successful delivery of complex, multi-workstream initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end programme planning, governance, execution and delivery across business and technology workstreams.
• Manage programme scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Prepare executive reporting and facilitate steering committee meetings, governance forums and stakeholder discussions.
• Lead vendor selection activities, including RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluations, solution assessments and proof-of-concept exercises.
• Coordinate procurement approvals, vendor onboarding, third-party risk assessments and contractual milestones.
• Manage software vendors and implementation partners to ensure delivery against agreed objectives, timelines and quality standards.
• Oversee systems implementation, integration, testing (SIT/UAT), deployment planning, production readiness and go-live activities.
• Coordinate business readiness, change management, training and post-implementation stabilization.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders to resolve delivery challenges and support programme objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Relevant programme or project management experience within Banking, Financial Services or Capital Markets.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale business and technology transformation programmes involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Strong understanding of Capital Markets products, front-to-back trade lifecycles and associated business processes.
• Experience implementing trading, securities financing, securities lending, custody, asset servicing, risk management, margin or collateral management platforms.
• Experience managing vendor selection, RFI/RFP processes, procurement coordination, vendor onboarding and third-party governance.
• Strong programme governance, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder engagement and executive reporting capabilities.
• Experience overseeing systems testing, production deployment and post-implementation support.
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and collaborate with regional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing the complete software implementation lifecycle, from vendor selection and procurement through deployment and stabilization.
• Familiarity with vendor governance and procurement processes within large financial institutions.
• Experience coordinating regional Capital Markets transformation programmes.
• Relevant programme or project management certifications, such as PMP or PRINCE2.