Project Manager x3

Role: Project Manager x3

Company: Financial Innovation for Impact (Fii)

Project: Accelerating Regulatory and Financial Innovation

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration: 12 months, with an aim to extend

Location: Remote with preference in UK, Indonesia and Ukraine

About Financial Innovation for Impact is an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the advancement of scalable, sustainable, and evidence-based financial and regulatory innovation. We work with academic institutions, digital finance ecosystem partners, and other stakeholders to create knowledge and apply data-driven insights to inform the development of fintech and the decision-making of central banks, securities regulators, and other financial authorities. Fii generates research, develops digital tools, and delivers capacity building at scale through technical assistance programmes to benefit financially excluded, marginalised, and disadvantaged populations.

Your role: We are seeking three highly motivated and skilled Project Managers to oversee the coordination, implementation, and successful delivery of the Fii programmes and projects. As the Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and driving projects aimed at transforming regulatory and financial innovation working closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to implement innovative solutions and leverage emerging technologies. You will collaborate with financial authorities, technology vendors, and the Cambridge Regulatory Innovation Hub team to ensure the smooth execution of projects, adherence to timelines, and achievement of project objectives. Your role will involve managing multiple projects simultaneously, facilitating technical assistance, coordinating partnerships, and promoting engagement within the regulatory ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the execution of project plans, ensuring definition of and adherence to project timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track key performance indicators, OKRs and similar metrics.
• Facilitate the procurement, kickoff, and iterative implementation of projects.
• Mitigate project risks, proactively identify issues, and develop contingency plans to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, innovation, and professional growth within the team.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with Fii’s strategic objectives.
• Define, implement and maintain a standardised project management framework.
• Provide project teams with the necessary tools, resources, and training.

Requirements and qualifications:

Essential:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Project Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably in the technology, finance, or regulatory sectors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding of fintech regulation, digital finance, financial authorities, and digital tools development processes.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, organizing, and overseeing project execution.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience leading teams, particularly the capacity to motivate and guide project teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and find practical solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas, present findings, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• English language fluency, and additional languages desirable, including Spanish, French, Ukrainian and Bahasa.

Desirable:

• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
• Experience in fintech, financial services regulation or supervision, content analysis, data curation, data science or consulting.
• Experience developing technology solutions
• Professional familiarity with different cultures.
• Proficiency in other languages.

What we offer:

• A job and a team with a purpose. This is a chance to work on actual challenges in the financial sector that greatly affect our economies and society as a whole, and to have a real impact using data and tech to transform the public sector.
• True commitment to regulatory and financial innovation in the interests of consumers and markets.
• Exposure to leading thinkers, researchers, and solution creators in the financial and tech space, and in the academic world as well.
• Opportunities to frame evidence-based discussions in a rapidly evolving niche industry.
• Opportunities to develop and lead a growth area within the policy and tech field.
• Significant professional growth potential.
• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible work schedule.