International Clearing Branch Implementation (JP Morgan)
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Summary
Led an international programme, implementing a local clearing branch tailored to provide enhanced reporting capabilities to clients.
About
Highly accomplished Senior Delivery Manager with 15+ years of expertise in steering complex digital transformation initiatives within heavily regulated financial and government sectors. Proven track record in managing multi-million-pound programmes (up to £50M), leading cross-functional teams, and leveraging Agile and DevOps methodologies to deliver high-impact cloud-based platforms, including a £15M+ Public Sector programme and a £13BN wealth asset migration. A strategic and operationally pragmatic leader, adept at stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and driving continuous improvement to achieve significant business and technical outcomes.
Skills
Project & Programme Management
Strategic Planning & Alignment, Project and Programme Oversight, Scrum Master, Programme Delivery, Project Management & Control, Budget & Resource Management, RAID Management, Project Lifecycle Management, Hybrid Project Delivery (Agile/Waterfall), Agile Methodologies, Lean Tools & Techniques, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Check-In, Sprint Review, Retrospective, Workstream Governance.
Digital Transformation & Technology
Digital Transformation, Cloud Data Transformation, Azure Datawarehouse, Azure Architecture, MI Data Platform, BI Reports, Information Visualization, DevOps Model, Test-Driven Development, Scala, AWS, GitLab, Jenkins, Selenium, Digital Identity, Cybersecurity, AI, Mortgages, Digital Cloud Wealth Platform, IT System Enhancements, Java, XML, CMS Systems.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Strategic Leadership, High-Impact Outcomes, Stakeholder Relations, Cross-functional Project Management, Team Leadership, Coaching, Supplier Integration, Client-Side Collaboration, Business Sponsorship, Investment Committee Approval, Recruitment, Consultant & Vendor Selection.
Operational Excellence & Compliance
Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Financial Crime, AML/KYC, Regulatory Compliance, MI Governance Framework, Operational Analytics, Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Change Management, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement.
Financial Management
Budget Management (£50M+), Resource Allocation, Financial Stewardship, Fiscal Responsibility, Cost Control, Revenue Growth, Wealth Asset Migration (£13BN).
Work
Ministry of Justice (HMCTS) UK via Solirius Consulting
|Senior Delivery Manager
London, England, UK
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Summary
Currently leads a strategic initiative to establish a unified MI data platform across HMCTS, leveraging a cloud-based Azure architecture to enable seamless visualization of MI/BI reports.
Highlights
Spearheaded a £15M+ Public Sector programme, securing business sponsorship and Investment Committee approval to deliver a unified MI data platform, enhancing reporting capabilities.
Delivered the inaugural cloud-based Centralised Data platform using Azure architecture, enabling seamless MI/BI report visualization and distribution via MSP service.
Oversaw the entire project lifecycle, transforming initial scope into a successful Azure cloud-based platform by employing a strategic blend of agile and traditional delivery methods.
Managed and mitigated project Risks, Issues, Assumptions, and Dependencies (RAID), ensuring effective governance and stakeholder engagement at all levels.
Facilitated continuous improvement within the team through coaching and application of agile and lean tools and techniques, maximizing value within constraints.
Lloyds Banking Group UK
|Delivery Manager
London, England, UK
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Summary
Led the strategic partnership with Schroder's, culminating in the creation of a cutting-edge digital cloud wealth platform aligned with the bank's revenue growth objectives.
Highlights
Directed the strategic partnership with Schroder's, successfully creating a digital cloud wealth platform poised for substantial revenue growth.
Oversaw the migration of approximately £13 billion worth of wealth assets to the new joint venture platform, achieving key bank objectives.
Agile Delivery Manager
|Agile Delivery Manager
London, England, UK
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Summary
Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives across Digital Identity, Cybersecurity, AI, and Mortgages, driving exploration and Proof of Concept phases to identify lucrative ecosystems and validate customer demand.
Highlights
Implemented an Agile cadence and ceremonies, boosting team efficiency by 90% and fostering a high-performance culture across diverse workstreams.
Project-managed comprehensive workstream governance, budgets, and risks using Jira and Confluence, ensuring transparent insights through Sprint Burn-Down Reports.
Orchestrated complex dependency management among internal Scrum teams (developers, testers, UX designers) and third parties, enhancing collaboration and project cohesion.
Collaborated closely with Product Owners to shape and prioritize the backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and high-priority deliverables.
Successfully managed key stakeholders from initial research through to a full Proof of Concept, solidifying support for transformative initiatives.
Santander Investment Bank UK
|Delivery Manager
London, England, UK
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Summary
Led a team of over 30 professionals and managed a £5M budget, overseeing the bank's regulatory AML programme and delivering a strategic financial crime solution through an agile approach.
Highlights
Oversaw comprehensive programme resourcing plans, a £5M budget, and risk management (RAID), ensuring meticulous control and adherence to governance.
Championed and implemented tailored governance controls for the programme's complexities, aligning all deliverables with agreed-upon standards.
Designed and secured stakeholder agreement on the strategic roadmap, playing a key role in shaping the programme trajectory.
Directed the execution of the project's operating model, enhancing operational risk management and effectiveness.
Led recruitment for key employees and selected consultants/outsourcing vendors, ensuring talent alignment with programme objectives.
HSBC Investment Bank UK
|Scrum Master / Senior Agile Project Manager
London, England, UK
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Summary
Orchestrated Agile project management across ASP, MENA, and US regions, implementing a fully automated transaction monitoring system and an AI-based segmentation tool to elevate operational efficiency and compliance.
Highlights
Directed comprehensive project planning and Scrum-related sessions (daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, sprints), fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Spearheaded the implementation of a fully automated DevOps model, integrating test-driven development with Scala, AWS, GitLab, Jenkins, and Selenium, reducing time-to-market.
Managed robust project documentation (plans, RAID logs, backlogs, roadmaps, burn-down charts), ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Oversaw budgets of up to £5M, meticulously analyzing risks, costs, and benefits, maintaining a run rate of £2M, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
Instilled a servant leadership approach, actively improving project quality by identifying and addressing areas for enhancement, fortifying governance processes, and facilitating informed decision-making.
Lloyds Banking Group UK
|Senior Project Manager
London, England, UK
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Summary
Spearheaded a £5M global anti-money laundering programme, delivering transformative IT system enhancements and fostering transparent stakeholder reconciliation.
Highlights
Pioneered a comprehensive AML initiative within the global Verde/LBG programme, strategically planning and implementing a £5M IT budget.
Orchestrated and optimized the end-to-end IT AML completeness check system, significantly enhancing the IT data warehouse.
Established advanced capabilities for stakeholder reconciliation and Business Objects reporting, fostering transparent and efficient monitoring.
Led change management, ensuring seamless handling of change controls and requests with minimal adverse impact across project workstreams.
Interfaced with senior leadership, including Programme Managers and Global Heads, and collaborated with technology partners, cultivating a technical community.
HSBC Investment Bank UK
|Senior Project Manager
London, England, UK
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Summary
Managed key projects within HSBC Investment Bank, focusing on project delivery and stakeholder management.
Highlights
Contributed to the successful delivery of critical projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
Managed stakeholder communications and engagement, fostering effective collaboration across project teams.
Supported project planning and execution phases, adhering to established timelines and quality standards.
Projects
Loans Pricing Engine Development (Barclays)
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Summary
Executed the design and implementation of a groundbreaking loans pricing engine, overseeing the E2E project lifecycle.
Electronic Trading Bond Systems Enhancement (Credit Suisse Investment Bank)
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Summary
Led a £10M initiative, implementing competitive enhancements to electronic trading bond systems.
Java XML CMS Systems Implementation (Emperor Consulting)
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Summary
Served as an SME, delivering bespoke Java XML CMS systems to financial services and multinational organisations.
Client Lead for Financial Institutions (Dealogic Solutions)
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Summary
Served as the Client Lead for major financial institutions, managing £MM projects, controlling a £2M budget, and leading offshore development teams.
Education
City University, London
London, England, UK
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Bachelor's Degree
Computer System Engineering