VP, Transformation Lead (Contract) - Transaction Banking

Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced leader to drive a large-scale banking transformation focused on payment connectivity and client readiness in Singapore. The role requires steering end-to-end delivery across governance, planning and cross-functional teams.

You will manage dependencies, risk and change activities while coordinating with business, technology, legal and risk functions to ensure a seamless program rollout and client impact readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale transformational programmes in banking/financial services.
• Strong project and change management background with cross-functional delivery.
• Experience in transaction banking, payments or treasury contexts is preferred.
• Ability to translate business impacts into actionable delivery plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of client connectivity and change management workstreams within a strategic transformation programme.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, milestones, dependencies, risk registers and governance reporting.
• Assess business, operational and technology impacts across transaction banking channels and connectivity platforms.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across business, operations, technology, legal, compliance and risk functions.
• Support documentation, approval processes and change implementation activities for client-impacting initiatives.
• Drive testing, cutover planning, transition management and post-implementation stabilization activities.
• Manage external vendors and implementation partners to ensure successful programme delivery and readiness.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Governance reporting

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

PM Certification (PMP) or equivalent

Job description

• Lead a large-scale banking transformation impacting payment connectivity
• Drive governance, migration and client readiness across critical channels

• Lead a large-scale banking transformation impacting payment connectivity
• Drive governance, migration and client readiness across critical channels

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international financial institution with a strong presence across Asia and other key global markets. Known for its robust transaction banking and payments capabilities, the organisation supports multinational corporations, financial institutions and commercial clients through a comprehensive suite of cash management, payments and connectivity solutions.

The organisation has invested significantly in digital transformation and operational excellence programmes, creating opportunities for experienced change professionals to contribute to complex, large-scale initiatives that shape the future of banking operations and client experience.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end delivery of client connectivity and change management workstreams within a strategic transformation programme
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, milestones, dependencies, risk registers and governance reporting
• Assess business, operational and technology impacts across transaction banking channels and connectivity platforms
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across business, operations, technology, legal, compliance and risk functions
• Support documentation, approval processes and change implementation activities related to client-impacting initiatives
• Drive testing, cutover planning, transition management and post-implementation stabilization activities
• Manage external vendors and implementation partners to ensure successful programme delivery and readiness

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience leading large-scale transformational programmes within banking or financial services
• Strong project and change management background with experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives
• Experience within transaction banking, payments, treasury services or corporate banking environments
• Demonstrated expertise in programme governance, risk management, dependency tracking and executive stakeholder reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate business impacts into actionable delivery plans
• Experience managing regulatory, operational and client-impacting change initiatives
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across business, technology, operations and control functions
• Exposure to digital banking channels, client connectivity solutions, API integrations, file transfer solutions or payment infrastructure will be advantageous
• Professional project management certification or equivalent practical experience is beneficial

What's On Offer

This is an opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme within a globally recognised financial institution. The successful candidate will gain exposure to senior leadership, strategic business initiatives and enterprise-wide change delivery. You will work alongside experienced professionals across multiple disciplines while developing further expertise in transaction banking transformation, programme governance and large-scale operational change. The organisation offers a collaborative environment, structured learning opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on a business-critical initiative.

Contact

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7095923