Runbook Project Analyst

Runbook Project Analyst Wealth ManagementLondon (Hybrid) | Outside IR35 | Immediate startWe are supporting a leading UK wealth management business with the urgent appointment of an experienced Runbook Project Analyst for a major integration and migration programme.This is a critical, hands-on role responsible for taking ownership of the programmes established master runbooks and coordinating their execution across a complex migration weekend.Comprehensive, professionally developed runbooks are already in place, so this is not primarily a runbook design or documentation role. The successful candidate will need to understand the runbooks quickly, challenge and validate the sequencing and dependencies, and act as the central point of coordination across technology, data, operations and business teams.Key responsibilities will include:Taking ownership of the established master migration runbooksReviewing and understanding complex task sequencing, dependencies, checkpoints and contingency actionsCoordinating the execution of runbooks across dress rehearsals and the live migrationMonitoring activities, milestones and dependencies in real timeGiving clear direction on when tasks should start, pause or stopIdentifying delays, risks or conflicts and driving swift resolutionManaging escalation routes, checkpoint meetings and communicationsEnsuring rollback and contingency activities are understood and readyMaintaining accurate reporting throughout rehearsals, migration and post-migration supportProviding clear and timely updates to senior programme stakeholdersWe are looking for someone with:Deep, hands-on experience managing and executing complex programme runbooksA strong background in migration, cutover or implementation eventsAn excellent understanding of technology and data migrationsExperience within wealth management, investment management or wider financial servicesThe ability to absorb complex information and dependencies quicklyA calm, decisive and highly organised approach under pressureThe confidence to coordinate and direct senior, technical and operational stakeholdersExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsPersonality and team fit are particularly important. You will need to be approachable, collaborative and able to build strong relationships quickly, while remaining confident and firm when coordinating activity during critical migration periods.This is an urgent requirement, and the successful candidate must be available to start within two weeks, ideally sooner.If you are a genuine runbook specialist with experience supporting complex migration events and are immediately available, we would be very interested in speaking with you.TPBN1_UKTJ