Head of Programme Management in City of London

The GFO-X Group is a global market infrastructure provider focused on regulated digital asset derivatives. With operations in London, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi, the Group offers global access to institutional-grade execution and clearing services. GFO-X UK is the first FCA authorised, centrally cleared Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) for digital asset derivatives, with all contracts cleared via LCH DigitalAssetClear. Backed by M&G Investments and supported by leading financial institutions, GFO-X Group is building the next generation of regulated infrastructure to integrate digital assets into mainstream finance, with a focus on transparency, risk management, and collateral mobility.

We are seeking a lead for the Programme Management team to join our growing business. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced organisation, bringing the features and framework of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding digital asset arena.

Role Description

The Head of Programme Management will lead the strategic planning, execution, and governance of cross-functional initiatives within the regulated exchange environment. This role ensures the management and delivery of complex programmes aligned with regulatory requirements, business growth objectives, operational and technical excellence.

The scope of the role will involve close partnership with internal stakeholders including but not limited to the GFO-X Executive Management, Sales and Membership, Product, Risk, Technology (mostly Hong Kong based) and Operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of the Programme Management Team
• Own and maintain end-to-end delivery plans for assigned initiatives, from initial requirements through to implementation and operational readiness.
• Translate business, regulatory, and operational requirements into clear, actionable delivery plans with defined owners, milestones, and dependencies.
• Provide regular, clear reporting on progress, risks, and issues to senior stakeholders and governance forums using the Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, CoPilot).
• Act as a single point of accountability for delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring dependencies are actively managed and issues are driven to resolution.
• Create and maintain project documentation and management information, including RAID logs, with a strong focus on mitigation and outcomes rather than administration.
• Work closely with Compliance, Risk, and Trade Surveillance to ensure regulatory and control requirements are fully embedded into delivered solutions.
• Partner with R&D and Product teams to ensure business and functional intent is accurately reflected in technical implementation.
• Organise, chair, and drive project working groups and delivery forums, ensuring decisions are made and actions are followed through.
• Support audit and regulatory activity by ensuring delivery outcomes are evidenced, documented, and governance ready.
• Contribute to improving delivery standards, tooling, and ways of working across Operations and the wider business.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in programme management or delivery role within financial services, exchanges, trading venues, consulting, or other regulated environments.
• Experience leading and scaling high-performing programme management teams.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams across technology, product, risk, operations, compliance.
• Domain-level expertise and experience in Listed Derivatives is critical for this role. Solid understanding of trading platforms, exchange infrastructure, and low-latency systems.
• Prior experience at institutional-grade exchange platforms (e.g. CME, EUREX, ICE, HKEX, SGX) would be a plus.
• Prior experience in Banking or Non-Bank Financial Institutions and exposure to derivatives would be a plus.
• Familiarity with the main Tier One regulatory frameworks would be a plus.
• Ability to translate business strategy and requirements into executable programme roadmaps.
• Experience delivering initiatives involving interdependent portfolios across product, technology, operations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence the organization and to engage with stakeholders at all levels including C-suite.
• Ability to partner effectively with development teams and infrastructure teams on complex technical initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to move beyond tracking to actively driving delivery and resolving blockers.
• Previous experience working under SDLC methodologies such as SCRUM, Agile, Waterfall, Six Sigma, or CMM.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and other project management systems.
• Hands-on experience of operating AI in the context of programme management is an advantage.

Personal attributes:

• Ability to work in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment.
• Details orientated without losing sight of strategy.
• Pragmatic and solutions-focused.
• Strong communication skills.

Other requirements:

• Degree holder in a related field (finance, technology, business administration, etc.) or equivalent industry experience is a must.
• This role is based in our London office. Application from any region is acceptable, but candidates based in the UK will be given preference.
• GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included.

If you are interested in this role, please apply through the link in the job posting. Inquiries from agencies should be directed to recruitment@gfo-x.com. Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organisation. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on enquiry. All unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such and will not be counted as submissions.