Programme Manager | Payments & Digital Assets
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£56,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2440 (76% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £56,500, and ZRG is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2131 (IT project managers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Most likely code | £39,500 Clears | £45,200 Clears | £50,800 Clears | £56,500 Clears |
2131 IT project managers Also possible | £40,700 Clears | £46,600 Clears | £52,400 Clears | £58,200 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Programme Manager | Payments & Digital Assets
£900 per day | Inside IR35 | London | Three days per week in the office
We’re supporting a London-based fintech financial institution seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead complex payments and digital asset infrastructure delivery.
You’ll coordinate multiple partners and delivery teams, bringing together technology, operations and regulatory requirements to deliver across markets.
Key responsibilities
- Lead programme delivery, managing milestones, risks and dependencies.
- Coordinate internal teams and external partners across payments, settlement, FX, AML and treasury.
- Run steering committees and provide clear reporting on progress, issues and decisions.
- Ensure delivery meets regulatory and operational requirements.
Your background
- Extensive programme management experience in payments, banking or digital assets, typically eight years or more.
- A strong track record of delivering complex programmes involving multiple partners.
- Experience in regulated financial services and a practical understanding of operational requirements.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align teams and resolve delivery challenges.
You must be immediately available (or nearly).
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Where this offer sits in the market
Business and financial project management professionals (SOC 2440) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~314k in sample- Middle half £45,968–76,128
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £56,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £39,500–50,800
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ZRG holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2440 going rate of £56,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.