Senior Project Manager – Financial Services

Location: London, UK
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)
Salary: Up to £100k + benefits (dependent on experience)

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in driving impactful change within a growing UK-based services bank? We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our client to support and lead on critical initiatives.

About Our Client:

Our client is a growing services bank in the UK with a European heritage, committed to delivering exceptional financial solutions. This is a newly created role that will work alongside the Head of Change to support the growth and change of this financial services institution in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Overview of the Role:

As the Senior Project Manager, you’ll be at the heart of project delivery, working closely with various business lines and departments. This role End to End and involves hands-on project management from capturing requirements to post-delivery support.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with business lines to gather and document requirements.
• Design tailored solutions to meet change needs, leveraging SME input or independent research.
• Lead the development of business cases to secure governance approvals.

Project Management & Delivery

• Plan, coordinate, and execute projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely and budget-friendly outcomes.
• Support teams in understanding project goals and required outcomes while maintaining clear documentation and tracking milestones.
• Roll out process changes, system upgrades, and lending policy enhancements.

Change Implementation & Risk Management

• Ensure all projects comply with UK regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Identify risks and devise mitigation strategies to address challenges.
• Continuously evaluate and improve project processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

External Collaboration

• Liaise with external stakeholders, including vendors, regulators, and partners, to ensure project alignment.
• Represent the organization in external meetings and working groups.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure timely delivery of tools and services.

Compliance & Governance

• Adhere to PRA and FCA Conduct Rules, including delivering good outcomes for retail customers.
• Operate within a lean governance framework, applying the appropriate delivery methodology based on project complexity.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is advantageous.

Experience

• Significant project management experience in regulated financial services, specifically within small UK banks.
• Familiarity with regulatory change projects, lending processes, transactional accounts, and cloud-based technologies.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Proficient in project management tools such as MS Project, Teams, JIRA, and Visio.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and mediate conflicts effectively.