Data Programme Manager

Data Programme Manager – Hybrid / London – £80K + Bonus Overview: Are you passionate about data and financial transformation? Join a leading global financial institution as a Data Programme Manager, where you’ll play a key role in driving data initiatives that support investment banking and regulatory programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, data-focused projects, ensuring high-quality, reliable data drives business decisions.Role & Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and delivery of data and finance transformation projects, ensuring scope, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Provide MI and status reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Data, Finance, Technology, and Risk teams to maintain strong data governance, lineage, mapping, and quality.
• Support regulatory and strategic finance initiatives, including sub-ledger upgrades, platform consolidations, and ERP implementations.
• Contribute to programme management best practices and process improvements.
• Liaise with vendors and third-party providers to ensure smooth delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience delivering data or finance transformation projects within financial services.
• Understanding of investment banking and securities operations.
• Exposure to regulatory projects, sub-ledger/ledger systems, and ERP (Oracle).
• Data-focused mindset with experience in data cleansing, mapping, lineage, and governance.
• Strong Excel and MI reporting skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communicator, able to collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile delivery methods.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of BCBS, VAT, invoicing, or other financial regulations.
• Exposure to DataMart or other financial system transformations.
• Prince2 Foundation or equivalent certification.

Package & Benefits:

• £80,000 base salary + annual bonus
• Hybrid working model (3 days in London)
• Private healthcare
• Competitive pension scheme
• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits