Strategy and Execution Lead - Financial Operations (4A9501F)

Referment is working with a global investment and technology firm seeking a Strategy and Execution Lead for its financial operations function. This role sits at the intersection of operating-model design, technology, vendor strategy and programme delivery across middle- and back-office operations. You’ll turn senior leadership priorities into structured, multi-year change programmes. The remit combines analytical problem solving with practical execution: redesigning workflows, aligning front-, middle- and back-office stakeholders, holding strategic service providers accountable, and helping technology and data teams move automation and AI-enabled improvements into production. The Role Shape and lead operating-model projects spanning workflow design, stakeholder alignment and implementation across the trade lifecycle. Develop rigorous recommendations for senior leaders and translate decisions into scalable operational change. Run structured engagement with front-, middle- and back-office teams to surface issues, agree priorities and maintain accountability. Lead governance for strategic service providers through executive forums, working groups, KPI reviews and escalation management. Build programme-management capability within the team and mentor junior colleagues. Partner with technology and data teams to identify and deliver workflow automation, systems integration and generative‑AI opportunities. What We’re Looking For Substantial experience leading complex, multi-year operations or technology programmes involving senior stakeholders; around ten years is preferred. A track record of diagnosing operational problems with business and technology leaders, designing solutions and overseeing implementation. Experience building stakeholder‑engagement and governance models and converting service and performance data into clear action. Strong strategic judgement and the independence to create momentum through ambiguity and organisational constraints. Relevant knowledge of operating-model design, workflow optimisation or technology programme management in middle- or back-office environments, or at a provider serving them. Experience governing a complex strategic vendor relationship is highly preferred. Exposure to reporting and analytics tools, workflow automation, platform data or systems integration would also be valuable. This could suit a financial‑services transformation leader, operations strategy director, senior programme lead or management consultant who has moved beyond recommendations to own implementation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Referment