Finally you will co-ordinate and monitor the execution of strategic investments Ensuring appropriate business sponsorship and commitment at all stages of programme lifecycle Managing the overall strategic budget and prioritising resources between initiatives Setting appropriate standards to control project initiation and ongoing reporting Reviewing and challenging project proposals and making appropriate recommendations. Actively monitoring project performance, using tollgates to ensure projects are on track to deliver expected benefits

This is a senior level role and candiadates are expected to have:• Experience of defining business (and ideally systems) architectures/operating models. • Demonstrated project experience with a strong understanding of what makes projects successful and what pitfalls and warning signs to look out for • Experience of project and programme management, preferably in an international environment. • A level of knowledge of securities processing and/or fund administration • Practised with project management tools and techniques (e.g. reporting tools).

You will also need strong interpersonal /persuasion skills and influencing skills (needed to drive global agenda across decentralised product lines with sometimes conflicting priorities) You should be a team leader and player with experience of working closely with both business and IT staff You should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills Energy, drive and gravitas.