Job Description

G MASS Consulting is supporting a global broker undertaking a major front-to-back transformation of its trading and post-trade infrastructure. The programme centres on the implementation and consolidation of the Calypso platform, replacing legacy systems and establishing a single strategic platform across multiple asset classes.

We are seeking an experienced Programme Director / Transformation Lead to take ownership of the delivery of this transformation. This individual will provide end-to-end programme leadership, coordinating technology delivery, operational change and vendor engagement across global teams.

The role requires a senior transformation leader who has delivered large-scale Calypso implementations or migrations within complex trading environments, ideally spanning multiple asset classes and global operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall programme leadership for the Calypso implementation and platform consolidation initiative
• Establish delivery governance, programme structure and milestone tracking across workstreams
• Manage programme dependencies across technology, operations and product teams
• Coordinate with the Calypso vendor and implementation partners to ensure delivery milestones are achieved
• Lead cross-asset migration planning across FX, commodities, rates, and equity derivatives workflows
• Oversee operational change and ensure alignment between platform delivery and business processes
• Identify and mitigate programme risks, controlling delivery slippage and complex dependencies
• Engage senior stakeholders across global teams in EMEA, the US, and the Middle East
• Drive collaboration across internal technology teams, operations functions, and external vendors

Requirements

• Extensive experience delivering Calypso platform implementations, migrations or major transformations
• Proven programme leadership across large-scale trading platform or capital markets technology initiatives
• Strong understanding of cross-asset trading environments (FX, commodities, rates and derivatives)
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transformation programmes involving multiple stakeholders and vendors
• Experience establishing governance frameworks and driving delivery across global teams
• Strong vendor management capability, particularly when coordinating with platform providers and system integrators
• Background within a Tier-1 investment bank, commodities trading firm, or global brokerage

Benefits

6-month rolling contract.

Salary / rate to be discussed.