Transition Programme Manager (Settlement/T+1)

Project overview

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Role Title: Transition Programme Manager (Settlement/T+1)

Project details

London 2-3 days onsite

31/12/2026

£447 per day all inc (PAYE through Umbrella)

Role Description:

Looking for settlement/T+1 programme manager with industry/business readiness experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

Investment Banking/Capital Markets background with understanding of securities settlement and post-trade operations

Experience with industry-wide validation of change - involving FMIs, CCPs, CSDs and custodians

Prior experience with delivery of large-scale regulatory or market-structure change programmes

Programme-level test strategy ownership - Strong governance, risk and stakeholder management skills

Experience leading cross-functional and geographically distributed teams

Key Responsibilities

Define critical scenarios and align industry milestones across Business, Operations and Technology.

Coordinate participation with FMIs, CCPs, CSDs, custodians and other market participants.

Manage external dependencies, risks and operational readiness.

Own the T+1 industry testing strategy, roadmap and readiness criteria.

Represent the programme in industry forums and provide readiness recommendations to senior governance.

Experience & Capabilities

Strong knowledge of EMEA securities markets and post-trade, particularly clearing, settlement and custody.

Strong understanding of accelerated settlement, market cut-offs, exceptions and operational dependencies.

Ability to translate industry requirements into an effective program-wide testing and readiness approach.

Excellent leadership, communication and senior stakeholder influencing skills.

T+1 or comparable securities-market transformation experience highly desirable.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 3 months
• Location: London, UK, GB