Change Epic Owner – Financial Markets & Regulatory Change

Change Epic Owner – Financial Markets & Regulatory ChangeRole OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Change Epic Owner to take end-to-end ownership of business analysis, solution design, and delivery of complex change initiatives within the Financial Markets (FM) regulatory and compliance domain.The successful candidate will work closely with senior business stakeholders, change teams, product/process owners, and delivery squads to translate regulatory and policy changes into scalable business and technology solutions. The role requires strong knowledge of Financial Markets products, regulations, KYC, and market participants, combined with hands-on experience delivering large-scale change initiatives in an Agile environment.Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is essential, along with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesTake end-to-end accountability for the analysis, design, planning, and delivery of change epics within the Financial Markets regulatory and compliance portfolio.Support the Head of Change with business analysis and change impact assessment for regulatory and policy-driven initiatives.Develop a thorough understanding of new and changing regulatory, legal, and internal policy requirements.Perform comprehensive business, operational, process, data, and technology impact assessments.Translate regulatory requirements into clear business requirements, functional requirements, and operational processes.Develop solution blueprints, implementation approaches, delivery roadmaps, and transition plans.Design standard, scalable, and sustainable solutions that improve regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and client experience.Document requirements, impact assessments, solution designs, assumptions, dependencies, and decisions, and obtain formal stakeholder sign-off.Define and communicate requirements to delivery squads and technology teams for implementation.Work closely with Process Managers to assess BAU capacity, operational impact, knowledge requirements, and readiness.Own prioritisation, planning, refinement, and delivery of epics in an Agile Way of Working.Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, refinement, planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Establish clear priorities, milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery objectives.Create and maintain a clear roadmap for change delivery, aligning all relevant stakeholders.Provide transparent and timely status reporting, highlighting risks, impediments, dependencies, and required decisions.Facilitate complex discussions and drive decision-making across conflicting stakeholder interests.Ensure epics are delivered on time, within agreed scope, and to the expected quality standards.Work effectively within an international, multi-disciplinary, and self-steering environment.Financial Markets & Regulatory ExpertiseThe candidate must demonstrate strong practical knowledge of:Financial Markets business processes and operating modelsKYC (Know Your Customer) and related regulatory/compliance requirementsEMIRMiFID / MiFIRSFTROther relevant Financial Markets regulatory frameworksRegulatory obligations across different products and asset classesFinancial Markets participants, including:BrokersCentral Counterparties (CCPs)Trading venuesExchangesFinancial institutionsOther market infrastructure providersStrong product knowledge across areas such as:DerivativesBonds / Fixed IncomeOther Financial Markets asset classes and related regulatory obligationsThe candidate should be able to translate regulatory requirements into practical business, operational, data, and technology processes.Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is mandatory.The candidate should have practical experience applying GCP capabilities within financial services, regulatory, data, or transformation initiatives. Experience should include relevant GCP services and cloud-based solution delivery, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams and architects.The candidate should be capable of understanding how GCP-based solutions, data platforms, integrations, and cloud capabilities can support regulatory compliance, reporting, data management, and Financial Markets transformation.Stakeholder Management & CommunicationExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills are critical for this role.The successful candidate should be able to:Communicate complex regulatory and technical concepts clearly to business and technology stakeholders.Engage confidently with senior management, product owners, process owners, architects, compliance teams, and delivery squads.Facilitate workshops and drive stakeholders towards clear decisions and agreed outcomes.Manage multiple stakeholders across different countries, functions, and organisational levels.Navigate conflicting priorities and interests while maintaining delivery momentum.Present business analysis, solution blueprints, roadmaps, and recommendations in a structured and compelling manner.Build strong relationships across an international organisation.Communicate fluently in English, both written and spoken.Required Experience & SkillsMandatory8–10+ years of professional experience within Financial Services or Financial Markets.4–6+ years of proven experience delivering large-scale change initiatives, transformation programmes, or change epics.Strong experience within Financial Markets.Strong understanding of KYC and regulatory compliance.Hands-on exposure to brokers, CCPs, trading venues, exchanges, and other financial institutions.Strong practical knowledge of EMIR, MiFID/MiFIR, SFTR, and related regulations.Strong knowledge of Financial Markets products, particularly derivatives and bonds.Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into business and operational processes.Proven experience working in an Agile delivery environment.Strong hands-on GCP experience – mandatory.Excellent stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.Strong business analysis, impact assessment, solution design, and requirements management capabilities.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.PreferredExperience working in an international banking environment.Experience delivering regulatory-driven change within a global Financial Markets organisation.Experience working with cloud-based data, regulatory reporting, or compliance solutions.Experience collaborating with technology architects, data teams, and engineering squads.Experience working with complex cross-functional programmes involving multiple countries and regulatory jurisdictions.Soft Skills & Behavioural CompetenciesWe are looking for an inspiring, energetic, proactive, and approachable Change Epic Owner who demonstrates:Strong ownership and accountability.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.A proactive, hands-on “can-do” mentality.Strong organisational and stakeholder sensitivity.Ability to work effectively across cultures and international teams.Ability to simplify complex problems without losing the underlying essence.Strong resilience and ability to operate effectively in ambiguity.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to facilitate difficult discussions and drive issues to resolution.Flexibility to adapt plans, approaches, and behaviours to different situations.Strong focus on business outcomes, regulatory compliance, and client value.A “no surprises” approach to delivery, with clear escalation of risks and impediments.Key Success CriteriaThe successful candidate will be expected to:Own Financial Markets regulatory change epics end-to-end.Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear business and operational solutions.Deliver high-quality change initiatives within agreed timelines.Demonstrate strong practical knowledge of EMIR, MiFID/MiFIR, SFTR, KYC, and Financial Markets products.Leverage GCP effectively within cloud-based transformation and regulatory solutions.Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and international delivery teams.Drive decisions, manage dependencies, and remove impediments.Deliver scalable solutions that strengthen regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and client experience.