Senior Manager, Technology & Transformation Capital Markets

Senior Manager - Capital Markets Operations & Transformation

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join a fast-paced consulting team supporting major initiatives across the Capital Markets sector. This role involves delivering large-scale change programmes focused on digital transformation, regulatory compliance, risk and controls enhancement, and end-to-end technology delivery.

You'll play a key leadership role on complex engagements for top-tier financial institutions, leveraging proven methodologies and innovative tools. You will also work closely with stakeholders across functions and levels, helping shape and execute high-impact strategies.

What You'll Do:

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams on strategic projects in capital markets operations
• Translate complex business challenges into practical solutions, operating models, and implementation plans
• Oversee initiatives across:
  • Cost optimisation and simplification
  • Digital and process transformation
  • Technology enablement and automation
  • Regulatory gap analysis, impact assessments, and implementation
  • Risk transformation and control enhancement
• Manage the full project lifecycle and guide junior team members
• Contribute to internal development and business growth initiatives

Who You Are:

You bring deep knowledge of capital markets operations and hands-on experience delivering change across the trade lifecycle-from front office through to post-trade functions. You're comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders, and leading high-performing teams.

Required Experience:

• Significant experience in Capital Markets operations (e.g., Client Onboarding, Reconciliations, Settlements, Collateral, or Front Office support)
• Prior consulting or internal change experience within a major financial institution
• Strong knowledge of the project delivery life-cycle and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Demonstrated ability to lead workstreams or small teams on high-profile initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including presenting to senior governance forums

Expertise Across One or More of the Following Areas:

Digital & Process Transformation:

• Cost model and business case development
• Experience with process optimisation and automation (e.g. Lean, process mining)
• Familiarity with tools like Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau, Celonis
• Understanding of emerging tech such as GenAI, workflow tools, and analytics

Risk & Regulatory Change:

• Strong understanding of the UK and EU regulatory environment
• Exposure to non-financial risk frameworks (operational, conduct, controls)
• Experience working on major regulatory programmes (e.g. MIFID, EMIR Refit, T+1, FRTB)

Technology Delivery:

• Understanding of capital markets tech architecture (pre-trade, risk, post-trade systems)
• Project management experience across tech implementation and system integration
• Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with industry-standard tools
• Experience in Test Management or Event/Release Management is a plus