Project Management (Confirmations Automation Transformation)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Study Lead / Program Manager to lead a strategic Confirmations Automation Transformation initiative within a global Capital Markets environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the end-to-end study, defining the target operating model and target architecture, conducting gap analysis, producing business requirements, and leading migration, testing, and implementation planning activities.

The role requires strong front-to-back understanding of Capital Markets operations and the ability to manage senior stakeholders across Front Office, Operations, Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, and external vendors. The individual will also lead program governance, steering committees, and regulatory approval processes to ensure successful delivery of the transformation roadmap.

ABOUT THE JOB

Study Leadership & Business Analysis

• Act as the Study Lead for the Confirmations Automation Transformation Program.
• Drive front-to-back current state assessment across Trade Capture, Confirmations, Settlements, Accounting, Risk, P&L, Reconciliations, Regulatory Reporting, and Back Office Operations.
• Define target operating model, target architecture, and future-state business processes.
• Conduct detailed gap analysis between current and target states.
• Lead workshops with business and technology stakeholders to gather requirements and define transformation objectives.
• Produce Business Requirements Documents (BRD), functional specifications, process maps, and solution recommendations.
• Evaluate automation opportunities and recommend strategic solutions to improve operational efficiency, control, and scalability.

Program & Transformation Management

• Manage end-to-end program delivery from study phase through implementation and rollout.
• Establish and maintain program plans, milestones, dependencies, budgets, risks, and issues.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams across Business, Operations, Technology, Compliance, Legal, and Vendors.
• Ensure delivery milestones are achieved within agreed timelines and budget.
• Drive decision-making and issue resolution across senior stakeholders.

Confirmations Automation Expertise

• Lead initiatives focused on trade confirmations automation and post-trade process optimization.
• Assess and implement confirmation matching solutions and automation platforms.
• Drive digitization initiatives including electronic confirmations, confirmation matching, workflow automation, and digital signature solutions.
• Manage implementation of digital signature capabilities across restricted jurisdictions including China, India, and other regulatory-sensitive markets.
• Ensure operational and regulatory requirements are appropriately addressed throughout the solution design.

Migration & Testing Leadership

• Act as Migration Study Lead and Testing Lead for the program.
• Define migration strategy, migration approach, data validation framework, and execution plan.
• Lead testing strategy covering SIT, UAT, regression testing, operational readiness testing, and dress rehearsals.
• Coordinate business users, technology teams, and vendors during testing cycles.
• Ensure successful transition from legacy processes and platforms to target solutions.

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Establish and manage program governance framework.
• Lead regular project governance meetings, operational working groups, and Steering Committee forums.
• Provide regular status updates, risk reporting, and executive-level communications.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders across Operations, Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, and Legal functions.
• Facilitate decision-making and obtain approvals required to progress the program.

Regulatory, Compliance & Control Management

• Coordinate approvals required from Compliance, Legal, Risk, Outsourcing Governance, and Control functions.
• Ensure adherence to internal governance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage Technology Project Lifecycle (PLC) processes, including architecture reviews, validation committees, and governance approvals.
• Support regulatory engagement activities when required.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale transformation programs within Capital Markets, Investment Banking, or Financial Markets environments.
• Proven experience leading business studies, operating model transformations, or strategic change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of front-to-back trade lifecycle processes.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional programs involving Operations, Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, and Legal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience defining target operating models, business requirements, and transformation roadmaps.
• Experience leading migration planning, testing strategy, and implementation governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience running Steering Committees and senior governance forums.

WHY AMARIS?

At Amaris Consulting, we believe in creating a thriving, positive workplace where every team member can grow, connect, and make a real impact. Here’s what you can expect when you join our dynamic community:

• Global Diversity: Be part of an international team of 110+ nationalities, celebrating diverse perspectives and collaboration.
• Trust and Growth: With 70% of our leaders starting at entry-level, we’re committed to nurturing talent and empowering you to reach new heights.
• Continuous Learning: Unlock your full potential with our internal Academy and over 250 training modules designed for your professional growth.
• Vibrant Culture: Enjoy a workplace where energy, fun, and camaraderie come together through regular afterworks, team-building events, and more.
• Meaningful Impact: Join us in making a difference through our CSR initiatives, including the WeCare Together program, and be part of something bigger.

Equal opportunity

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability or other characteristics.

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:   

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you! 

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.   

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company.  That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience. 
We look forward to meeting you!