Programme Manager - Payments Controls (Contract)
London (3 days per week)
£700-£775/day (Umbrella)
6-month initial contract
We are supporting a leading Tier 1 Investment Banking client on a critical regulatory programme focused on enhancing Payments Controls across Markets Operations.
This is a high-impact role requiring a seasoned Programme Manager with deep experience in Payments Controls, Risk Management and large-scale transformation within global financial services.
Key Responsibilities:
*Lead delivery of a Payments Controls uplift programme across Markets Operations
*Drive working groups across Operations, Technology and Risk & Controls, ensuring clear governance and execution
*Engage senior stakeholders across business and technology functions, including Risk, ORM and Internal Audit
*Produce high-quality programme materials, reporting packs and communications for senior forums and regulators
*Analyse control gaps, define business requirements and oversee implementation and testing activities
*Ensure robust change risk management and adherence to programme delivery standards
Key Requirements:
*Proven Programme Management experience within Tier 1 Investment Banking environments
*Strong background in Payments Controls, regulatory risk and control frameworks
*Experience delivering complex transformation programmes across Operations, Risk or Technology
*Exceptional stakeholder management, with ability to influence at senior level
*Strong analytical and documentation skills across requirements, testing and reporting
*Experience with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA and Confluence
This role suits an experienced Programme Manager who has operated within large-scale banking environments and can drive complex control-focused transformation initiatives end-to-end.


McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.