Senior Delivery Manager (Business Analysis/Project Management) - Finance IT (London)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with Business Analysis capability to lead major regulatory reporting initiatives within the Axiom UK platform. You will drive complex, high-impact projects including Basel 3.1 implementation, business entity onboarding, and system improvements that directly affect UK regulatory reporting. This role sits at the intersection of project delivery and business process optimisation, requiring strong leadership of cross-functional teams and ability to navigate evolving regulatory requirements (PRA, FCA).

Reporting to the Program Manager with dotted-line accountability to the BA Lead, you'll support the UK Regulatory Reporting and Finance Change Management teams through large transformation programs and day-to-day process enhancements. This is a permanent, full-time role and requires 4 days in the 100 Bishopsgate, London office.

What will you do?

• Own end-to-end delivery of Finance IT programs and projects, ensuring predictable execution, measurable outcomes, and alignment to enterprise priorities using appropriate delivery models (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Establish and maintain program governance, integrating project plans, control points, and execution assurance across concurrent initiatives while managing scope, budget, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Leverage AI and advanced analytics tools to enhance project delivery, including using GenAI for automated progress reporting, risk forecasting, and schedule optimization.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and communication across business and technology teams, delivering transparent progress updates, risk reporting, and financial forecasts to senior stakeholders; act as the critical link between business and technology priorities.
• Enhance risk and change management through AI pattern recognition, identifying regulatory compliance risks and integration issues by analyzing historical project data, vendor performance metrics, and regulatory updates.
• Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement through coaching and data-driven performance management.
• Manage delivery excellence through effective schedule management, KPI tracking, early warning indicators, proactive risk and issue mitigation, and removal of cross-team dependencies and blockers.
• Deliver financial accountability by estimating project costs, monitoring actual spend against baselines, managing forecasts, and contributing to benefits realization and PAR processes.
• Build programs and projects from the ground up when required, ensuring appropriate governance, stakeholder alignment, and resource securing; lead ongoing delivery of functional capabilities aligned to business value.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Demonstrable experience in Agile Project Management or Scrum leadership in complex Finance and Risk data environments, with deep expertise in Agile delivery mechanics (roadmap planning, sprint/backlog governance, milestone tracking, release monitoring), SDLC, Agile ceremonies, and risk/change management.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs and developing strategic metrics/KPIs to drive business outcomes, with expertise in planning and maintaining integrated program schedules, roadmaps, and executive-level status reporting.
• Advanced proficiency with project delivery and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Visio) and strong data visualization skills (Excel pivot tables, PowerPoint executive presentations); hands-on experience with GenAI tools in project management is valued.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, navigate complexity and ambiguity, and influence senior business executives and project teams.
• Advanced data literacy with ability to interpret AI-generated insights, translate them into business recommendations, and communicate probabilistic outcomes to senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
• Optimize cross-functional collaboration through AI-assisted tools and use and adopt emerging AI capabilities to improve delivery efficiency, synthesize complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable project milestones, including data mapping and project dependencies.
• Strong risk management knowledge, particularly regulatory risk, with experience identifying and assessing risk across the risk lifecycle; experience with Regulatory programs is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, high-visibility initiatives involving third-party vendors and major technology dependencies, maintaining strong control over quality, timeline, and integration outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly to diverse audiences at all levels.

Nice-to-have

• Project Management or Risk Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe Program Consultant, Certified Scrum Master).
• Background in Business Analysis, Operations, Strategy, or Business/Technology Architecture.
• Hands-on experience with RBC's Agile frameworks (iWF, Business Agility) and enterprise project management tools (Planview, MS Project, Leankit).
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and managing remote/hybrid delivery models across multiple time zones.
• Advanced understanding of scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, Kanban) beyond core Scrum.
• Familiarity with AxiomSL (from Adenza) to support regulatory reporting.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• A world-class training program in financial services.