Functional Project Manager (Securities Transformation Program)

Job Title: Functional Project Manager – Securities Transformation Program OR Functional Project Manager – Confirmation Automation Program)

Contract Duration: 12 months (with a potential extension until Dec 2027)

Experience Required: 12+ years

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver end-to-end project execution for the Securities Transformation Program, including study leadership, governance, planning, budgeting, and steering committee management.
• Drive front-to-back functional studies covering trade processing and back-office operations, including booking systems, settlement, accounting, risk & P&L, reconciliations, regulatory reporting, and corporate actions.
• Define target architecture, conduct gap analysis, and produce business requirement documentation.
• Act as the migration and testing lead, defining testing strategy, migration plans, and execution approach.
• Manage program governance across multiple workstreams, including operational governance, steering committees, IT validation processes, and approval forums.
• Coordinate with compliance, legal, and outsourcing teams to secure required approvals and validations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience within Securities business, particularly in Cash Equities and Listed Derivatives.
• Good understanding of front-to-back trade lifecycle and finance operations.
• Hands-on exposure to Calypso and related securities processing systems.
• Experience with market order execution, clearing, pre-trade systems, and custody functions.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale transformation or migration programs within banking or financial services environments.

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.