Business Change Manager

G MASS are partnering with a leading, high-growth Investment Bank in the Middle East to appoint an experienced Change PMO / Project Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to support a broad programme of change initiatives, working across front-to-back operations, technology, risk and the Front Office. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating delivery, managing stakeholders, and ensuring projects are implemented effectively within a fast-paced and expanding banking environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate change initiatives across front-to-back operations, technology, and risk functions.
• Work closely with Front Office teams (Heads of Trading / Traders) to define requirements, test solutions, and implement new processes or operating models.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, tracking progress, risks, actions, issues, and dependencies (RAID logs) to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across multiple business areas, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the change lifecycle.
• Facilitate workshops, governance meetings, and status updates to support decision-making and drive timely resolution of issues.
• Support the identification and implementation of process improvements, operational efficiencies, and scalable solutions.
• Monitor and report on programme performance, providing insight and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and risk standards during project delivery.

Requirements:
• Proven experience in change management, business analysis, or PMO roles within banking, financial services, or capital markets.
• Strong understanding of front-to-back operations, trading workflows, and financial products.
• Experience managing projects end-to-end, including maintaining RAID logs and delivering to agreed timelines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of translating business requirements into actionable project plans.
• Experience facilitating workshops, governance meetings, and project reporting.
• Proactive, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing organisation.

Benefits:
Length: 6 months rolling contract

Rate: competitive day rate, to be discussed