We are looking for a Project Manager for a 12 month contract, with a strong background in investment banking operations and treasury settlements to lead technology-driven change initiatives, with a key focus on platform implementation and the industry-wide move to T+1 settlement cycles. The role will involve managing complex, front-to-back projects that require strong collaboration across business, operations, technology, and regulatory teams. The successful candidate will deliver system upgrades, integrations, and process automation that enable compliance with T+1 timelines while enhancing operational efficiency and control. This is an inside IR35 role, work in the City of London two days per week.
Skills & Experience
- Strong project management experience in investment banking operations or treasury, with a track record in technology/platform implementation.
- Deep knowledge of trade lifecycle processes, clearing & settlement, treasury funding, and collateral management.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering T+1 readiness, settlement efficiency, or regulatory-driven technology change.
- Hands-on experience with settlement platforms, treasury systems, or core banking technology (e.g., SWIFT, CLS, Calypso, Murex, Kyriba, Finastra).
- Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with proven experience working across business, operations, and technology teams.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
Desirable:
- Professional qualifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile certification).
- Prior experience with system migrations, cloud-based treasury solutions, or API integrations
- Exposure to regulatory frameworks impacting settlements and treasury (e.g., CSDR, CASS).
- Experience working on global, cross-border transformation projects.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of technology and platform implementation projects, including vendor selection, system integration, and migration.
- Drive T+1 settlement readiness initiatives, ensuring operational, technology, and control frameworks are enhanced to support shortened settlement cycles.
- Partner with operations, front office, technology, risk, compliance, and finance to define requirements, align priorities, and implement solutions.
- Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, track milestones, and ensure timely delivery of key deliverables.
- Implement automation and straight-through-processing (STP) solutions to reduce manual intervention and settlement risk.
- Produce clear project documentation, reporting, and governance packs for senior stakeholders and steering committees.
- Ensure robust business readiness, training, and transition to BAU for implemented systems and processes.
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