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# Transformation Lead

- **Company:** CRISIL Limited
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Franchise
- **Skills:** Data Architecture, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815398990-transformation-lead

## About the Role

* Undergraduate/Post graduate degree, preferably in finance/technology. FRM desirable.
 * 12+ years of business experience
 * Deep experience in Capital Markets (Sales & Trading) across one or more asset classes (Rates, FX, Credit, Equities), Trade lifecycle (front-to-back), Booking models and legal entity structures, Risk, P&L, and valuation frameworks
 * Understanding of Market technology stack - FO platforms, Risk engines, data architecture through front to back processes in global markets
 * Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programs in Tier 1 / Tier 2 banks
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
 * Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements like Basel III, CRD IV, and FRTB
 * Clear communication skills able to 'speak trader, risk, and tech

## Description

Our client is seeking a senior consultant with 14+ years of experience to lead and deliver a large-scale transformation program to unify fragmented legal entities, platforms, and operating models into streamlined product-aligned business lines across the Capital Markets franchise.

 * This role sits at the intersection of Front Office, Risk, and Technology, acting as a translator, architect, and execution leader to drive strategic changes across Sales & Trading
 * Own end-to-end delivery of a multi-year Markets transformation program
 * Align Sales, Trading, Structuring, Risk, Finance, and Operations around unified product structures
 * Drive consistency in - Trade lifecycle workflows, Booking models & legal entity structures, P&L attribution and risk reporting, Partner with Product Control and Risk to ensure regulatory alignment (FRTB, P&L attribution, IPV)
 * Act as a liaison between business, technology, and external vendors
 * Establish and execute target operating model (TOM) across asset classes (Rates, FX, Credit, Equities, Commodities)
 * Define and steer Markets architecture strategy (platform consolidation, data models, integration layers), Rationalize legacy platforms (e.g., multiple booking systems across entities)
 * Work closely with Engineering leads across FO, Risk & Data in the bank
 * Drive adoption across regions and entities with strong stakeholder governance
 * Plan technology strategy roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
 * Deliver against cost, timeline, and regulatory milestones
 * Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies for the migration process


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