At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-level financial projects and collaborate with key stakeholders in a dynamic fintech environment.
- Company: Join a leading trading software company with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and rapid career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting role with exposure to Tier 1 banks and a vibrant team culture.
- Why this job: Take on real responsibilities from day one and make an impact in the fintech industry.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in IT finance, Prince 2 certification, and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Quant Capital is urgently looking for an experienced Junior Project Manager to join our high profile trading software company. You will be part of a business with the experience and expertise to build and remediate low latency solutions for investment banks, hedge funds, exchanges and asset managers.
The Project Manager will:
- Manage several high level financial projects
- Lead key stakeholders to meet the common business programme goals
- Gather requirements actively, either in one-to-one sessions or in workshops
- Assist with software releases every 2 weeks
- Define and prioritise the solution behaviour to meet business requirements
- Design, define and propose messaging protocol formats
- Validate requirements with client business analysts, development and QA teams to ensure a common understanding of requirements
The PMO will be involved from Day 1 in a major cross bank trading data and delivery project focused on fixed income trading. The PMO will ideally have a background in Trading Technology or an understanding of trading cross asset. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is looking to take on responsibilities from day one and deal with key stakeholders from a Tier 1 banking environment. Experience in this field may be a distinct advantage for this role.
Project Managers should have:
- At least 2 years’ experience in an IT Finance vendor/consultancy
- Prince 2 certification
- Experience of PMO/Project Management or Business Analysis
- Solid experience of technology and Agile
- Demonstrated experience in project management best practice, planning, risk and issue management, resource allocation
- Background or understanding of trading or financial technology
The role will suit someone who:
- Is able to communicate articulately
- Is personable, calm, and proactive in nature
- Works well with people at all levels from CEO/senior directors to suppliers
- Thrives in a client facing role
- Ideally has experience of liaising with key stakeholders from tier 1 banks
This role offers very quick progression and real responsibility within major banks from day 1. My client is based in the City of London.
Junior Software Project Manager – Fintech employer: Quant Capital
Quant Capital is an excellent employer for those looking to thrive in the fintech sector, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With substantial training and development opportunities, employees can enhance their skills while enjoying a flexible hybrid work model in the heart of London. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values growth and cutting-edge technology.
