Implementation Manager – Transactional Banking London/Hybrid Contract to 31/12/2025 £850 a day via Umbrella Company Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for an Implementation Manager with experience of end to end project delivery within the global sector with particular knowledge of transactional banking. The position is being offered with a contract to 31st December 2025 with the expectation that is will be extended further. The role is based at their London office, hybrid working being office based a minimum of 3 days a week. You will be working Monday to Friday, however due to the nature of the project this role is involved in there will be the requirement for working outside of regular working hours for global meetings. Purpose of Job Provides the appropriate Programme, Change and Project Management technical expertise Responsible for bringing the organisation into compliance by driving and delivering the required regulatory change objectives and goals across EMEA organisations entities to the required standards, within the specified timeframe and to the agreed budget with minimal impact on the business. Ensures that any change project has appropriate governance, transparency and oversight. Must make sure that the rationale, progress, controls and decision-making are robustly documented and evidenced to withstand review by external Regulatory Authorities. Accountabilities and Responsibilities Lead cross-functional EMEA-wide programme and/or project teams, managing all project lifecycle activities associated with change that is regulatory or business driven, frequently long-term, business-wide and high in risk, scope and complexity. Accountable for managing the programme or project lifecycle and budget in line with the organisations Methodology, consistently demonstrating ownership of the entire process from beginning to end and ensuring that all benefits and deliverables are aligned with the organisations objectives and commensurate with our business profile. Influence, motivate and manage diverse teams across the EMEA organization, including representatives from a wide variety of departments across a range of corporate grades to ensure timely delivery of required results with least possible impact on the bank’s business and customers. Plan and drive completion of all outcomes and/or deliverables including the business case, regulatory requirements, programme/project roadmap, benefits baseline, budget, testing, deliverables implementation and handover into business as usual Identify and then judge when to escalate risks and issues and their associated mitigation plans to the C-level Sponsors and appropriate committees (SteerCo/ExCo) in order to prevent impact or additional risk. Accountable for achieving appropriate governance and transparency, liaising with multiple members of senior management and external parties so that the appropriate oversight is achieved. Ensure that all deliverables achieve compliance for the organisation, are firmly within current market practise and can withstand formal regulatory scrutiny. Recognize, address and rapidly adapt to ongoing change during the lifecycle. Document internal and external impacts including impact on existing policies and associated procedures, formulate and present suitable mitigation plans and ensure all updates are completed to impacted areas. Contributes to the wider team by mentoring and guiding more junior staff, managing contract/temporary staff and has an ‘ambassadorial’ role on behalf of CMG throughout EMEA to proactively build and support a strong ongoing information dialogue. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications Experience & Knowledge Good knowledge and experience of financial services, markets and banking activities and the surrounding regulatory framework. Prior experience of successfully delivering complex multi-dimensional transformation and change projects and programmes within financial services. Strong background implementing transactional banking solutions with demonstrable experience in payment process optimization, transactional banking product development and sanction risk control enhancement. Sound understanding of corporate objectives and ability to align change with the business strategy. Ability to lead rather than manage, set the vision for the initiative, gain team and organisational buy-in, anticipate and resolve conflict, motivate, negotiate and coach so that project objectives are met. Strong, effective communication and interpersonal skills including diplomacy in offering challenge. Proven understanding of effective team building and team management skills. Practical and willing to get involved in tasks, when necessary, to ensure objectives are achieved. Ability to work to multiple deadlines and under pressure. Education & Qualifications Educated to degree level Industry recognised modern programme and project management qualification such as MSP, PMP or APM preferred Change Management qualifications desirable (such as APMG or ADKAR) Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you.