Front Office Transformation Director - Global Investment Bank

As a Front Office Transformation Director you will play a central role in shaping the future of financial markets by overseeing a diverse range of medium- to long-term projects that span multiple departments. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with senior leaders across trading desks and global markets functions to ensure each initiative supports broader business strategies.

In this Front Office Transformation Director position your proven background in managing large-scale portfolios within financial markets will be invaluable. You bring not only technical expertise but also a collaborative spirit that thrives in multi-disciplinary environments. Your interpersonal strengths enable you to build trust among stakeholders at all levels-from executive sponsors through operational teams-while guiding them towards shared goals. Experience navigating complex regulatory landscapes ensures your approach remains compliant without sacrificing innovation or efficiency. By leveraging your deep knowledge of capital market products alongside strong communication skills you will translate strategic ambitions into practical transformation plans that deliver measurable value.

Key experience required:

• Demonstrated experience of at least 10 years within Sales & Trading or Financial Markets environments with a minimum of 5 years in senior portfolio management or strategy roles.
• Proven track record managing complex financial portfolios involving capital markets products such as FX, fixed income instruments, money markets transactions, derivatives contracts, or structured solutions.
• Deep understanding of capital dynamics including liquidity management principles as well as market risk assessment methodologies relevant to regulated banking environments.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams effectively while nurturing collaborative relationships across diverse functional areas including Risk Management, Finance Operations, Compliance units.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to engage executive sponsors constructively throughout project lifecycles while promoting shared accountability for results.
• Experience implementing remediation or optimisation initiatives within highly regulated settings where compliance is paramount for reputational protection.

If this role is of interest, please apply below.

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