SCD - Program Manager

Skillfinder; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management consulting firm is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a strategic transformation programme for a Tier 1 client in London. The successful candidate will manage a complex, multi-stream project focusing on front-to-back office system implementation and process optimization. Key qualifications include previous program management experience in asset management, strong stakeholder management skills, and familiarity with SimCorp Dimension. This long-term opportunity offers hybrid working arrangements and competitive contract rates.

Benefits

Competitive contract day rate

Long-term engagement with visibility and influence

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Program Manager in asset management or investment operations.
• Strong understanding of front, middle, and back-office workflows.
• Experience leading complex technology programmes with third-party vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a large-scale programme involving front-to-back office system implementation.
• Manage complex multi-stream work within a financial institution.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Understanding of front, middle, and back-office workflows

Experience with complex technology programmes

Tools

SimCorp Dimension

Job description

Program Manager - Asset Management Projects - London

We’re looking for a highly experienced Program Manager to lead a strategic transformation programme for a Tier 1 asset management client in London. This is a long-term opportunity to deliver complex, multi-stream work within a global financial institution.

Start Date : Mid-January

Contract Length : Initial 2+ years

Location : London (hybrid working arrangements)

Industry : Financial Services / Asset Management

Role Overview

The successful candidate will oversee a large-scale programme involving front-to-back office system implementation and process optimisation. Previous experience managing projects involving portfolio management or investment accounting platforms is essential. Familiarity with SimCorp Dimension (SCD) is highly desirable.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Program Manager in asset management or investment operations
• Strong understanding of front, middle, and back-office workflows
• Experience leading complex technology programmes with third-party vendors
• Exposure to SimCorp or similar platforms is an advantage
• Excellent stakeholder management, especially at C-Level
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Why Apply

• Work with a Tier 1 asset manager on a multi-year strategic programme
• Lead a business-critical transformation in a high-impact role
• Competitive contract day rate
• Long-term engagement with visibility and influence