Job Description
Project Manager - Global Markets IT
London | Contract | Inside IR35
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We're recruiting on behalf of a leading global investment bank for a Project Manager to join their Global Markets IT function in London.
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This is a senior, highly experienced role, leading a workstream within a wider transformation programme focused on decommissioning a legacy booking system and migrating to an existing target platform - covering the booking chain end-to-end, front office through to back office and risk.
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The Role
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- Own end-to-end delivery of the workstream, in line with budget, deadlines, and quality commitments
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- Cover OTC products front-to-back: Equity Derivatives (EQD), Interest Rate Derivatives (IRD), and Credit Derivatives (CRD)
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- Coordinate preliminary studies with the business/sponsor and ensure requirements are properly defined, validated, and technically feasible
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- Identify and manage risks, resource needs, and dependencies across contributing teams
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- Steer project progress and support governance transitions (architecture and investment committees)
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- Develop and implement the deployment plan, and manage transition into maintenance mode
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- Engage daily with front office, research traders, IT, trade support, and PnL stakeholders
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- Chair meetings and workshops with stakeholders
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Essential Skills & Experience
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- Strong knowledge of OTC products (EQD, IRD, CRD)
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- Good knowledge of the Front-to-Finance chain for OTC, including risk and PnL
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- Good knowledge of referential and market data systems
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- Good knowledge of target architecture core principles
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- Experience planning, coordinating, executing, and following migrations to target architecture
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- Knowledge of relevant decision-making bodies' operations
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- Knowledge of technical and application architecture principles within scope
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- Experience chairing meetings/workshops with stakeholders
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- Strong analytical and business analyst skills
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- Strong organisational and communication skills
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- Demonstrated track record of problem-solving
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Desirable Skills
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- Strong decision-making and negotiation skills
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- Results-focused approach
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- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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- Strong networking skills
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Details
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- Location: London (50-60% onsite)
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- Contract: 6-month initial contract, with a view to extend - project running to end of 2028
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- IR35 status: Inside IR35
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- Competitive rate
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Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Project Manager - Global Markets IT in London employer: Lorien
Join a forward-thinking company in Manchester that values technical expertise and offers a dynamic work culture. With a focus on hybrid working, flexible hours, and a strong emphasis on employee growth, this role provides the opportunity to lead impactful projects while maintaining a hands-on engineering position. Enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonus, and the chance to shape the future of corporate infrastructure services in a supportive environment.
