SMBC1JP - IT Service Design & Introduction Lead (VP)

  • Huxley
  • 16/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

IT Service Design & Introduction Lead - Financial services - Up to £892 p/d inside IR35 via Umbrella

My client within the banking sector is currently seeking for an IT Service Design and Introduction Lead.

Knowledge & Skills
  • Proven experience in Service Design and Transition within a regulated financial services environment.
  • An understanding of ECB regulatory frameworks, particularly in the context of operational resilience and service management.
  • Experience supporting large-scale transformation programmes, ideally within a Tier 1 banking context.
  • Deep knowledge of ITIL v4 service management frameworks.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Strong documentation and process design capabilities.
  • Experience with the service management tool ServiceNow.
Preferred Qualifications
  • ITIL v4.
  • Project management certification.
  • Proficiency in tools like Visio & SharePoint for service documentation and process mapping.
  • Background in enterprise architecture or solution design.
Regulatory Knowledge
  • Experience working with Japanese or Asian financial institutions is a plus.

Knowledge of ECB SSM (Single Supervisory Mechanism) expectations and DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) is advantageous.

Logistics
  • 2 days a week in office (london)
  • £892 day rate umbrella
  • 12 month contract