Senior Programme Manager - Data Quality & Transformation

Role Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Start: September 2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead a strategic Data Quality & Transformation Programme for a Tier 1 Investment Bank based in Canary Wharf, London.

This is a high-profile role responsible for establishing, shaping and governing a complex data remediation initiative focused on improving the quality, integrity and usability of client reference data across Front Office business areas. The successful candidate will bring structure to a fragmented landscape of data issues, align senior stakeholders across business and technology functions, and deliver a clear roadmap for remediation and sustainable improvement.

The role requires a strong blend of programme leadership, stakeholder management, data expertise and transformation experience within an investment banking environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities; Assess and document the current state of client reference data quality issues.; Drive adoption of data management best practices across Front Office business areas.; Establish programme governance, including RAID management, reporting, steering committees and stakeholder forums.; Define programme scope, structure and delivery approach.; Engage and influence senior stakeholders across Front Office, Operations and Technology functions.; Drive prioritisation and sequencing of remediation workstreams.; Identify opportunities for business process improvement and lead associated change initiatives.; Coordinate and manage analyst resources across the programme.; Support wider data readiness activities, including AI-related initiatives.; Provide regular programme updates and reporting to senior leadership.; Required Experience; Extensive programme or project management experience within investment banking or financial services.; Strong Front Office experience, ideally across Fixed Income, Credit, Rates or FX.; Proven track record delivering data quality, data governance, reference data or data transformation programmes.; Experience establishing programme governance and managing delivery across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.; Demonstrated success driving business process change within complex organisations.; Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders at Director and Managing Director level.; Strong understanding of the relationship between business processes, data and technology.; Experience working with data platforms or supporting AI/data readiness initiatives would be advantageous.; How We Work:; Who We Are:; Our 3 offerings are:; Managed Services; Consulting & Solutions