Director, Program Management (Securities Services)

The Programme Director is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. This individual will drive excellence in execution, manage cross-functional teams, and maintain stakeholder satisfaction while adhering to scope, timeline, and budget constraints. The role demands expertise in strategic planning, risk mitigation, resource optimization, and fostering collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities:

The focus of this role is the on-boarding of a significant client’s MPF and ORSO funds business. Given the size and complexity of this business, further customised product and reporting enhancements will be required before our client will be able to transition the assets onto their platforms.

• have a detailed understanding of the Securities Services industry, especially fund servicing and MPF business;
• to create a virtual project team to focus on all aspects of the client transition;
• to inform the product team of all client-specific enhancements required and drive associated deployment;
• to engage with Global Banking coverage to ensure regular and transparent communications with our existing client;
• to oversee core elements of our asset and fund accounting transition plan in conjunction with existing internal implementation resources;
• to develop a Proof of Concept to ensure daily fund valuations, investment compliance monitoring and scheme member contributions are established in line with the client’s expectations;
• to complete the successful transition of the client’s MPF business from its existing provider to the clients platform
• to manage the Programme with limited oversight/handholding including an ability to navigate the organisation effectively across various functions/BUs
• to oversee the required product enhancements;
• to fully understand internal policies/procedures and how they apply to/impact this business;
• to interact with regulators in as necessary;
• to interact at a senior level both internal and external stakeholders