Senior Manager, Technology & Transformation | Capital Markets

Oliver James Associates

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Senior Manager – Capital Markets Operations & TransformationWe 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

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