At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tech-driven projects in financial services, ensuring smooth execution and delivery.
- Company: Dynamic financial services firm based in London with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a team that shapes the future of finance through technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and 1-3 years of project management experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: London
Experience: 2–5 Years as Project Manager within Financial Services
Comp Range: TBC
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager with a strong technology background and experience within the financial services industry. This role will support the planning, execution, and delivery of technology-driven implementation projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and business partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the full project lifecycle, from initiation through implementation and post-launch.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, status reports, risk logs, and documentation.
- Coordinate activities across business, technology, operations, compliance, and vendor teams.
- Track project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements.
- Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding tasks.
- Monitor project risks and issues, escalating concerns to senior project managers and leadership as needed.
- Support requirements gathering, business analysis, and solution validation activities.
- Collaborate with technology teams to understand system architecture, integrations, testing, and deployment schedules.
- Ensure projects adhere to organizational governance standards, security requirements, and financial services regulations.
- Prepare project status updates and presentations for stakeholders and executive audiences.
- Execute on requirements gathering, user acceptance testing (UAT), change management, training, and implementation activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of project coordination, project management, business analysis, or related experience.
- Experience working in financial services, banking, wealth management, insurance, fintech, or capital markets environments.
- Understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
- Strong knowledge of technology concepts, software development lifecycles (SDLC), and systems implementation projects.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting digital transformation, application development, data, client communications, or infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with financial industry regulations and compliance requirements.
- Exposure to business process improvement and client facing technology implementations.
- CAPM, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or other project management certifications are a plus.
- Experience working with vendors, third-party technology providers, or consulting partners.
Key Competencies
- Project Planning and Coordination
- Stakeholder Communication
- Risk and Issue Management
- Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
- Financial Services Knowledge
- Technology Project Delivery
- Requirements Gathering and Documentation
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
Success Measures
- Projects delivered on time and within scope.
- Accurate and timely project reporting.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Proactive identification and mitigation of project risks.
- Strong collaboration across business and technology teams.
- High-quality project documentation and governance compliance.
Project Manager - Technology & Financial Services employer: Instinct
Join a dynamic and innovative team in the heart of London, where we prioritise employee growth and development within the fast-paced financial services sector. Our collaborative work culture fosters creativity and encourages continuous learning, offering you the chance to lead impactful technology-driven projects while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive environment. With a focus on professional advancement and a commitment to excellence, we provide a unique opportunity for motivated individuals to thrive in their careers.
