Data Programme Manager

Intec Select Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Data Programme Manager to drive data initiatives supporting investment banking and regulatory programmes. This role involves overseeing data transformation projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing insightful reporting to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial services and strong skills in data governance and Excel. The position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 plus bonuses, within a hybrid working model based in London.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Competitive pension scheme

Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in data or finance transformation projects within financial services.
• Understanding of investment banking and securities operations.
• Experience in data cleansing, mapping, lineage, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of data and finance transformation projects.
• Collaborate with Data, Finance, Technology, and Risk teams.
• Provide MI and status reporting to senior stakeholders.

Skills

data-focused mindset

excellent communication

strong Excel skills

experience in data governance

organised and detail-oriented

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Data Programme Manager - Hybrid / London - £80K + Bonus

Overview

Are you passionate about data and financial transformation? Join a leading global financial institution as a Data Programme Manager, where you'll play a key role in driving data initiatives that support investment banking and regulatory programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, data‑focused projects, ensuring high‑quality, reliable data drives business decisions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of data and finance transformation projects, ensuring scope, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Provide MI and status reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Data, Finance, Technology, and Risk teams to maintain strong data governance, lineage, mapping, and quality.
• Support regulatory and strategic finance initiatives, including sub‑ledger upgrades, platform consolidations, and ERP implementations.
• Contribute to programme management best practices and process improvements.
• Liaise with vendors and third‑party providers to ensure smooth delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience delivering data or finance transformation projects within financial services.
• Understanding of investment banking and securities operations.
• Exposure to regulatory projects, sub‑ledger/ledger systems, and ERP (Oracle).
• Data‑focused mindset with experience in data cleansing, mapping, lineage, and governance.
• Strong Excel and MI reporting skills.
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communicator, able to collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile delivery methods.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of BCBS, VAT, invoicing, or other financial regulations.
• Exposure to DataMart or other financial system transformations.
• Prince2 Foundation or equivalent certification.

Package & Benefits

• £80,000 base salary + annual bonus
• Hybrid working model (3 days in London)
• Private healthcare
• Competitive pension scheme
• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits