Programme Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Programme Manager (Fintech): Owning the end-to-end delivery of direct Faster Payments Service (FPS) participation, a critical infrastructure project, coordinating across multiple internal and external stakeholders. Focus on driving regulatory assurance processes, managing programme timelines and budget, and ensuring operational readiness for go-live.

Location: Remote, must be based in the UK

Company

Griffin is a technology platform and a bank: fully regulated, API-first, developer-centric, and purpose-built to serve innovative fintechs and brands who want to build and embed financial products.

What you will do

• Own and run the full programme plan for direct FPS participation, from requirements to go-live.
• Coordinate all work streams, including technical connectivity, gateway configuration, and settlement access.
• Manage risks and dependencies across engineering, treasury, compliance, and external partners.
• Drive the Pay.UK assurance process, testing, and scheme certification.
• Communicate progress and milestones to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure programme governance, budget management, and timely handover to BAU operations.

Requirements

• Experience managing payment scheme participation (FPS, Bacs, CHAPS or similar) or comparable regulatory infrastructure projects in UK banking.
• Proven track record delivering complex technical programmes across engineering, operations, treasury, and compliance.
• Direct experience working with scheme bodies such as Pay.UK, Vocalink, or the Bank of England.
• Ability to lead delivery in a small team/firm, being both strategic and hands-on.
• Strong capabilities in resource planning, time management, risk management, and clear communication.
• Comfortable with remote collaboration tools and a strong aptitude for written communication.

Nice to have

• FPS direct membership implementation experience.
• Involvement in setting up Bank of England Reserve or Settlement Accounts.
• Familiarity with the FCA and PRA.
• Experience with Form3 or similar payment gateway provider.
• Experience with sort code management and allocation.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first flexibility; work from anywhere in the UK.
• High-trust, high-autonomy environment with open discussion and challenge.
• Asynchronous and fully flexible work model.
• Commitment to maintaining highest security standards and background screening.
• Focus on diversity and inclusion.