Finance Stakeholder Engagement Lead
Location: London
Contract: 6 months
Job description
We are recruiting for a Finance Stakeholder Engagement Lead to join our client, a regulated firm. This is a contract opportunity, offering an excellent day rate, employed via an Umbrella company.
About the role:
Develop and deliver stakeholder engagement for the Open Finance programme, ensuring the programme narrative is communicated consistently and stakeholder feedback informs delivery.
Knowledge & Experience Requirements;
- Develop and implement the stakeholder engagement plan.
- Coordinate internal and external engagement, briefings and communications requests.
- Communicate programme objectives, progress and decisions through formal and informal channels.
- Build relationships with Open Banking and Open Finance stakeholders and represent the programme in meetings.
- Identify stakeholder concerns and emerging issues and ensure they are addressed.
- Respond directly to queries where possible and secure specialist input where required.
- Capture stakeholder feedback and feed it into programme development.
About you:
- Strong analytical reasoning and structured problem-solving.
- Experience developing or testing strategy in complex programmes.
- Ability to assess evidence critically and identify unsupported assumptions.
- Excellent drafting and the ability to explain complex issues simply.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- Intellectual curiosity combined with pace and delivery focus.
- Knowledge of financial services regulation, Open Banking or Open Finance is desirable.
- Proven experience designing and delivering stakeholder engagement plans.
- Direct experience working with Open Banking or Open Finance stakeholders.
- Credibility with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Sound judgement and the ability to handle queries independently.
- Experience in financial services, regulation or public policy is desirable.
Additional Information:
- Location: London –Hybrid – 3 - 4 days onsite
- Duration: 6 months
Finance Stakeholder Engagement Lead in City of London employer: BDO LLP
As a leading insurance company, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, our London and Manchester offices offer a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work while enjoying the flexibility of mainly remote arrangements. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in a thriving industry.
