Calypso Programme Director

G MASS Consulting is supporting a global broker undertaking a major front-to-back transformation of its trading and post-trade infrastructure. The programme centres on the implementation and consolidation of the Calypso platform, replacing legacy systems and establishing a single strategic platform across multiple asset classes. We are seeking an experienced Programme Director / Transformation Lead to take ownership of the delivery of this transformation. This individual will provide end-to-end programme leadership, coordinating technology delivery, operational change and vendor engagement across global teams. The role requires a senior transformation leader who has delivered large-scale Calypso implementations or migrations within complex trading environments, ideally spanning multiple asset classes and global operations. Responsibilities Provide overall programme leadership for the Calypso implementation and platform consolidation initiative Establish delivery governance, programme structure and milestone tracking across workstreams Manage programme dependencies across technology, operations and product teams Coordinate with the Calypso vendor and implementation partners to ensure delivery milestones are achieved Lead cross-asset migration planning across FX, commodities, rates, and equity derivatives workflows Oversee operational change and ensure alignment between platform delivery and business processes Identify and mitigate programme risks, controlling delivery slippage and complex dependencies Engage senior stakeholders across global teams in EMEA, the US, and the Middle East Drive collaboration across internal technology teams, operations functions, and external vendors Extensive experience delivering Calypso platform implementations, migrations or major transformations Proven programme leadership across large-scale trading platform or capital markets technology initiatives Strong understanding of cross-asset trading environments (FX, commodities, rates and derivatives) Demonstrated ability to manage complex transformation programmes involving multiple stakeholders and vendors Experience establishing governance frameworks and driving delivery across global teams Strong vendor management capability, particularly when coordinating with platform providers and system integrators Background within a Tier-1 investment bank, commodities trading firm, or global brokerage 6-month rolling contract. Salary / rate to be discussed.