Transformation Director - Payments - Global Investment Bank

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international banking group is seeking a Transformation Director to join their Transformation and Change Management Group in London. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in payments and transaction banking, with a strong understanding of payment systems and regulatory change. This pivotal role requires strategic direction and the ability to foster talent within the team. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £100,000 to £150,000 per annum, along with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in payments or transaction banking.
• Experience in managing large-scale payments portfolios or programs.
• Strong knowledge of payment systems and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction of payment programmes.
• Ensure alignment with long-term business objectives.
• Mentor junior analysts and engage executive sponsors.

Skills

Payments expertise

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory change management

Tools

SWIFT

ISO 20022

API connectivity

Job description

Transformation Director - Payments - Global Investment Bank

A leading international banking group is seeking a Transformation Director with deep expertise in the payments domain to join their Transformation and Change Management Group in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of complex payment programmes, driving alignment with long‑term business objectives, and supporting the transition to a sustainable future.

To excel as Transformation Director – Payments you will bring substantial experience gained within major financial institutions where you have led large‑scale payments portfolios or strategic change programmes. Your background should reflect deep technical knowledge of global payment systems alongside hands‑on involvement in regulatory change projects that require careful navigation of compliance requirements. You will possess outstanding interpersonal abilities that enable you to connect with colleagues at all levels—whether guiding cross‑functional teams through complex challenges or engaging executive sponsors on critical decisions. Your proven capacity for nurturing talent ensures that junior analysts benefit from your mentorship while contributing fresh ideas to ongoing initiatives.

Experience required;

• At least 10 years’ experience in payments, cash management or transaction banking within large corporate or institutional banks at a senior portfolio management or strategy level.
• Proven track record in payments product management portfolio leadership or strategic programme delivery involving complex multi‑year projects.
• Deep understanding of payment systems including SWIFT, CHAPS, SEPA, FPS as well as emerging real‑time payment schemes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 20022 messaging standards, API connectivity solutions, payment hubs and digital payment ecosystems.
• Experience managing regulatory change initiatives related to market infrastructure modernisation or client solutioning within financial services.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders across business and technology teams.
• Professional certifications such as ACI or SWIFT Institute are preferred but not mandatory; willingness to pursue further qualifications is encouraged.

If this role is of interest, please apply below.

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About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Projects & Transformation

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Director

Location: London

Focus: Programme Director

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: £100,000 - £150,000 per annum

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: U50OVG-9BC9F22B

Date posted: 28 October 2025

Consultant: Ciaran Moloney