Funds - IT Programme Lead

Location: United Kingdom

As Technical Delivery Manager, you will lead and drive a large, complex modernisation programme within Euroclear Funds. The programme will migrate a critical Funds application estate from on‑premise infrastructure to Microsoft Azure, while transforming the underlying technology stack from VB.NET to modern C#, and re‑architecting the platform to create a harmonised, scalable, and cloud‑native solution.

This is a senior delivery leadership role operating at programme scale. You will coordinate multiple delivery streams, system integrators, and internal teams, ensuring successful execution across technology transformation, cloud migration, application rebuild, and organisational change.

 Key Responsibilities

Programme & Delivery Leadership

• Own the end‑to‑end technical delivery of the Funds modernisation programme, from strategy and mobilisation through to build, migration, and stabilisation.
• Manage delivery risks, dependencies, and critical path items across a complex, multi‑year transformation.

Platform Modernisation & Cloud Migration

• Lead the migration of the Euroclear Funds application estate from on‑premise to Azure, leveraging the Evolve cloud programme for standards, tooling, and governance.
• Drive the technology transformation from VB.NET to C#, including code migration, refactoring, re‑architecture, and selective re‑build where required, leverage best practice (GenAI / LLMs) to expedite.
• Ensure the target platform is cloud‑native, resilient, secure, scalable, and operable, aligned with Euroclear’s long‑term architecture vision.
• Oversee application re‑design and re‑engineering to harmonise the Funds platform and reduce technical debt.

Technical & Architectural Oversight

• Work closely with internal architects, SMEs, and engineering leads to define target architecture, migration patterns, and modern engineering practices.
• Ensure consistent application of DevOps, CI/CD, automation, security, and quality engineering standards.

Partner & Vendor Management

• Lead delivery at scale with consultancies and system integrators, holding partners accountable for outcomes, quality, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate internal and external teams to operate as a single delivery unit with shared goals and transparency.

Stakeholder & Cross‑Function Collaboration

• Act as the primary delivery interface between Funds business stakeholders, product, architecture, infrastructure, security, and operations teams.
• Leverage the Digital Engagements programme (D360) & the cloud programme (EVOLVE) to align delivery with product, client, and business engagement models.

Governance, Reporting & Assurance

• Establish and maintain strong delivery governance, including progress tracking, financial management, and executive reporting.
• Provide clear, data‑driven updates on milestones, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Euroclear’s risk, security, and regulatory obligations throughout the programme lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading large‑scale technology transformation or modernisation programmes in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong background in application modernisation, including legacy technology migration, refactoring, and cloud re‑architecture.
• Hands‑on understanding of .NET technologies (VB.NET and C#) and modern Azure‑based architectures.
• Demonstrated experience delivering cloud migrations to Azure within governed, regulated environments.
• Strong experience working with system integrators and consultancies at scale.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Experience operating in distributed, multi‑location delivery models.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in financial services, funds, or post‑trade environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory, resilience, and security requirements in critical financial market infrastructures.
• Prior experience working within structured enterprise programmes such as cloud enablement or digital transformation initiatives.

Why This Role Matters

This role is central to the future of the Euroclear Funds technology platform. You will shape and deliver a foundational transformation that modernises critical systems, enables cloud adoption, reduces technical debt, and positions the Funds business for long‑term scalability and innovation.Why Euroclear?

Euroclear plays a vital role in the global financial system, connecting over 2,000 financial institutions worldwide. We provide open and resilient infrastructure that supports market stability and helps clients reduce complexity, cost and risk. We are committed to enabling a more sustainable and efficient financial future.

A Great Place to Work for All

At Euroclear, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and enables everyone to thrive. Our renewed values guide how we work together and shape our future:

• Integrity: We act with honesty, respect, humility and transparency, building trust through ethical behaviour.
• Client Centricity: We listen, understand and anticipate our clients’ needs, placing them at the heart of every decision.
• Care: We support each other, embrace diversity, and make a positive impact on our communities and environment.
• Collective Ownership: We work together as one Euroclear, taking individual accountability and collaborating to achieve shared success.
• Courage: We challenge the status quo, speak up constructively, and embrace change as an opportunity for growth.
• Curiosity: We seek new ideas, learn continuously, and encourage innovation by exploring different perspectives.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, identity or circumstances. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

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