We are keen to speak with a Program Manager to join an international banking client of ours, based in the City of London. This is an initial 6-12 month contract, with the expectation of an extension.
You will be leading a high-profile market rationalisation initiative for a global financial institution’s Fund Services division. This role focuses on operational improvements, process transformation, and strategic execution
The successful candidate will deliver measurable outcomes by driving process optimisation, managing high-value projects, and implementing a streamlined operating model.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead market reviews and transformation initiatives to rationalise the business footprint and align operations with strategic goals.
- Manage end-to-end delivery of operating model, process improvement, and transformation projects using Agile and Lean methodologies.
- Oversee cross-functional coordination across Technology, HR, Compliance, Legal, and Risk teams to ensure project success.
- Deliver reporting tools to track progress and outcomes, including managing data, deal rooms, and communications for stakeholders.
- Act as the primary driver of change management strategies to support organizational readiness and workforce impacts.
- Potentially prepare for market exits, M&A transactions, or strategic partnerships.
- 10+ years in process improvement, operating model design, or transformation projects, ideally within financial services or similar field.
- Proven expertise in Agile delivery, process mapping, Six Sigma/Lean methodologies, and root cause analysis.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage at all organisational levels.
- Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualisation tools.
- Experience managing human capital impacts during transformational initiatives.
- Innovative and solution-oriented, with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable methodologies is an asset.
Paying between £120K-£140K