Programme Director
Location: London
Contract Type: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract (Potential Extension / Permanent Opportunity)
Provn are proud to be partnered with a specialist consultancy supporting clients across the Asset & Wealth Management sector as they look for a Programme Director to join a high-profile London-based engagement.
Our client works with mid-to-large scale asset and wealth managers operating in highly regulated environments.
They are currently delivering a complex post-merger integration programme for a £500bn AUM asset management organisation and require a senior Programme Director to take full ownership mid-delivery.
This is a genuine Programme Director opportunity - not a step-up role - requiring enterprise-level accountability, C-Suite engagement, and oversight of a multi-workstream transformation reporting directly into the COO.
The successful candidate will assume responsibility for an integration programme involving middle office outsourcing, Charles River implementation, and ongoing merger activity, ensuring delivery momentum is maintained across nine parallel workstreams.
Candidates must have proven Programme Director experience within Asset or Wealth Management and demonstrate the ability to lead complex, regulated transformation initiatives with authority and confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Full ownership of a large-scale post-merger integration programme
* Governance and oversight of 9 parallel workstreams
* Lead middle office outsourcing activity
* Oversee Charles River implementation and integration
* Engage directly with C-Suite stakeholders and executive sponsors
* Report into the COO with full programme accountability
* Maintain delivery momentum during leadership transition
* Ensure strong regulatory, risk and governance controls across delivery
Role Requirements:
* Proven Programme Director experience within Asset or Wealth Management
* Demonstrated experience leading middle office outsourcing programmes
* Charles River exposure highly desirable
* Strong regulatory and governance awareness
* Track record of engaging and influencing C-Suite stakeholders
* Background in either:
* Asset / Wealth Management industry, or Consultancy (Big 4 / Tier 1 preferred)
* The ideal candidate blends consultancy structure and discipline with industry credibility and pragmatic delivery capability.
Why Apply:
* Competitive salary ranging from £120,000 – £140,000 (flexible for standout profile)
* Opportunity to take full ownership of a high-profile enterprise transformation
* Work within a delivery-focused, specialist consultancy environment
* Strong potential for extension or permanent conversion
Comprehensive benefits package including:
* 25 days holiday
* Full healthcare
* Statutory pension
* Octopus EV scheme
* Bike to Work scheme
* Bonus potential (delivery-based or discretionary)
* Working pattern: 2 days per week onsite (flexible)
If this sounds like you, click apply and one of the Provn team will reach out to discuss.
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