Programme Manager - Risk

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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Project Management
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    Up to £800/day Inside IR35 via Umbrella

Programme Manager – Payments Controls Uplift

Overview
A global financial institution is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a strategic initiative focused on enhancing Payments Controls across Markets Operations. This role will oversee complex cross‑functional delivery, strengthen the control framework, and support regulatory expectations across a fast‑moving global environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate structured working groups across Operations, Technology, and Risk to ensure clear decision‑making, documentation, and follow‑up
  • Produce high‑quality senior‑level presentations, reports, and programme updates
  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication across multiple business areas
  • Oversee programme delivery activities, partnering with Operations, Technology, ORM, and Audit teams to meet milestones
  • Create and maintain key documentation including gap assessments, business requirements, testing materials, and closure/sustainability reports
  • Work closely with control functions to ensure changes reduce risk and comply with internal delivery standards
About You
  • Proven experience delivering large, complex transformation programmes within a global financial services environment
  • Strong background in operations, risk management, or technology, within a regulated setting
  • Experience working within Markets Risk & Control, with a solid understanding of control frameworks, regulatory expectations, and risk mitigation in market environments
  • Skilled in managing senior stakeholders and facilitating cross‑functional decision‑making
  • Confident communicator with the ability to simplify complex topics for executive audiences
  • Highly organised, analytical, and comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced environment
  • Programme management qualifications (Prince2, PMP, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma) are essential.


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