Design Lead – Target Operating Model | Banking

UK - London Until 9/1/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 3, 2026 Last posted July 3, 2026
Job description

.Design Lead – Target Operating Model | Banking

Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid

We're supporting a global bank on a major Third Party Risk Management transformation and are looking for an experienced Design Lead to own the Target Operating Model workstream. Working across Procurement, Risk, Compliance and Technology, you'll define the future operating model that will underpin how the bank manages its third party supplier ecosystem.

You'll lead workshops with senior stakeholders, redesign end to end procurement and supplier management processes, develop governance, operating procedures and role definitions, and ensure the future state operating model is practical, scalable and aligned with regulatory expectations. You'll also produce high quality design artefacts and help drive the programme through to implementation.

Previous experience leading Target Operating Model or procurement transformation within a large banking organisation is essential. You'll bring deep procurement expertise, strong Third Party Risk Management knowledge and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across complex transformation programmes.

About this role

Summary

Lead target operating model design for banking procurement and risk transformation

Job title

Design Lead – Target Operating Model

Experience level

senior level

Industry

banking

Location requirements

London, UK; hybrid work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

stakeholder managementprocurement expertiserisk managementgovernanceoperating procedures

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

target operating modelprocurementrisk managementregulatory compliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

London, UK

Hybrid City