Head of Integration

Pontoon Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 191,000 - 273,000; Part time

Job summary

Pontoon Solutions is recruiting a Head of Integration to lead a high-profile integration programme spanning business, product, technology, operations, risk and control functions for a leading Financial Services & FinTech client.

The role is London-based with hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) and a 6-month contract with extensions. You will coordinate delivery, governance and cross-functional delivery across multiple teams, ensuring robust risk and regulatory oversight.

Qualifications

• Transformation experience delivering large-scale programmes.
• Banking & fintech landscape familiarity, especially digital products.
• Proven stakeholder management with senior executives and steering committees.
• Experience operating in regulated environments.
• Governance, reporting and programme coordination expertise.
• Ability to drive cross-functional delivery across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Drive integration activity across business, product, technology, operations and control functions.
• Oversee milestones, dependencies, risks and issues to ensure smooth delivery.
• Facilitate governance forums and senior stakeholder reporting.
• Coordinate audit, remediation and regulatory activities.
• Bring teams together to resolve cross-functional challenges and maintain clear plans.

Skills

Transformation experience

Banking & Fintech knowledge

Stakeholder management

Regulatory environment experience

Governance & coordination

Cross-functional delivery management

Job description

Job Title: Head of Integration | Financial Services & FinTech

Location: London (Options are available for other UK locations)

Length: 6 months + extensions

Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days in the office per week), via an Umbrella Company

About Our Client:

Our client is a pioneering leader in the banking and fintech sector, dedicated to transforming finance into a force for good. With a commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions, the organisation is shaping the future of banking. They are currently seeking an experienced Head of Integration to lead a high-profile integration programme spanning business, product, technology, operations, risk, and control functions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

In this pivotal role, the Head of Integration will spearhead integration initiatives across our client. Key responsibilities include:

• Driving Integration Activity: Coordinate delivery across business, product, technology, operations, and control functions.
• Managing Milestones and Risks: Oversee milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues to ensure smooth integration.
• Supporting Governance: Facilitate governance forums and senior stakeholder reporting.
• Coordinating Audit and Remediation: Manage audit, remediation, and regulatory activities.
• Connecting Teams: Bring colleagues together to resolve cross-functional challenges and maintain clear plans.

Why This Role Is Exciting:

This is not just another banking role. It’s an opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment. If you’re looking to do the best work of your career while shaping the future of finance, this is the place for you!

What We’re Looking For:

Our client seeks a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Transformation Experience: Proven track record in delivering transformation, integration, or change programmes.
• Banking & Fintech Knowledge: Understanding of the banking and fintech landscape, particularly digital products.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage and influence senior executives, steering committees, and other key stakeholders.
• Regulatory Environment Experience: Familiarity with operating in regulated environments.
• Governance & Coordination Skills: Expertise in governance, reporting, and programme coordination.
• Cross-Functional Delivery Management: Ability to manage complex delivery across multiple functions.

Bonus Skills:

It would be advantageous if candidates possess experience or knowledge in:

• Acquisition Integrations: Experience supporting or leading post-acquisition integrations within a regulated environment.
• Audit & Remediation Management: Experience in managing audit, remediation, or regulatory workstreams.
• Risk Management Understanding: Familiarity with risk and control frameworks and integration topics.

A Place for Everyone:

Our client is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive, learn, and develop. With initiatives aimed at supporting colleagues with disabilities, they ensure a fair recruitment process and workplace adjustments are available to meet individual needs.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead integration efforts at a transformative organisation, consider applying for this exciting opportunity!