Program Director (Fintech)

TL;DR

Program Director (Fintech): Leading a complex, multi-year transformation program across an advised platform estate with an accent on strategic alignment, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. Focus on unifying advised capabilities into a modular platform, integrating existing solutions, and ensuring robust governance and risk management.

Location: Hybrid working model requiring a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the Manchester office. New team members will have an initial period of full-time in the office to immerse in the business. Office locations are Manchester, London, and Bristol.

Company

hirify.global is a FTSE 250 investment platform and asset management business listed on the London Stock Exchange, serving over 644,000 customers in the UK with over £103.3 billion in assets.

What you will do

• Provide senior leadership and full accountability for a five-year, enterprise-wide transformation programme.
• Own delivery of the hirify.global 2030 strategy, including designing and implementing the Single Core Wealth Platform.
• Report on programme progress in alignment with strategic priorities to Executive Committee and Board-level stakeholders.
• Work in close partnership with Product, Distribution, Marketing, and Technology leadership for strategic alignment and investment discipline.
• Establish and maintain robust programme governance, delivery assurance, and risk management frameworks.
• Oversee the full implementation lifecycle for major platform and product changes, from design to controlled release.

Requirements

• Extensive senior-level experience leading large-scale, multi-year transformation programmes within a regulated financial services environment.
• Deep understanding of the UK advised wealth management market, including platform operating models and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-product and cross-technology programmes with Executive-level accountability.
• Strong working knowledge of FCA regulation, Consumer Duty, and operational resilience requirements.
• Excellent senior stakeholder management and influencing capability, with credibility at Executive Committee and Board level.
• Strong commercial judgement, balancing strategic ambition, delivery risk, regulatory compliance, and customer outcomes.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model requiring 50% office presence per month in Manchester.
• Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days, increasing up to 31 days, plus a holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8% and a discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, discounted private healthcare, and a free gym membership.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies.
• Ongoing technical training, professional qualification support, and talent development programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme, bike loan scheme, and paid time off for volunteer work.
• Friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork and pride in work.