Programme Manager

Company: Sphere Recruitment Specialists – Permanent, Contract and Interim Recruitment
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Programme Manager – Custody (Immediate response needed)

We are supporting a major financial services transformation programme and are looking to engage an experienced French-speaking Custody Programme Manager / SME for a high-profile fund servicing migration project.

This is a large-scale transition of open-ended funds from an incumbent fund servicer, covering:

  • Fund Accounting
  • Transfer Agency
  • Custody

The key requirement within the programme is a strong Custody SME who can support the transition of a money market dealing model into a custody account keeping framework.

Key requirements:

  • Extensive custody operations and transformation experience
  • Proven programme / project management capability within complex change environments
  • Experience managing governance across multiple organisations and vendors
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Fluent English and French language skills are essential
  • Previous exposure to systems such as Geneva, Investran and Multifonds Global Investor would be highly advantageous
  • Must be immediately available or at short notice

Location:

Primarily remote with occasional travel to Paris.

Contract:

Initial contract running until end of 2026, with strong potential to extend

Rate:

€800–€950 per day (Outside)

Must be immediately available or at short notice

This is an excellent opportunity to join a strategically important migration programme within a highly visible international environment.

Posted: May 23rd, 2026