6 month FTC or Secondment Opportunity - VP/Associate Director - Project Manager, Chief Administ[...]

RBC; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Project Manager for a 6-month fixed term position. The candidate will support the Senior Leadership Team through critical business initiatives and governance activities. Responsibilities include developing cross-functional relationships, managing project deliverables, and preparing high-level meeting materials. Applicants should have a university degree and extensive experience in program management. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic and collaborative team

Qualifications

• Extensive program management or management consultant experience.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships to execute project deliverables.
• Define governance arrangements and lead working groups.
• Contribute to senior management meeting materials.
• Support status reporting of project goals.

Skills

Business Oriented

Communication

Group Problem Solving

Long Term Planning

Meeting Management

Organizational Change Management

Resource Coordination

Results-Oriented

Time Management

Waterfall Model

Education

Undergraduate university degree in Business, Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The CAO Europe supports the regional European Senior Leadership Team through execution and delivery of a diverse range of business strategic initiatives, operational priorities and entity governance activities. The team supports the business through a variety of initiatives and themes, including current market-related issues, business reorganisation / integration and regulatory driven change. We are looking for an eager and high-performing individual to act as a Project Manager within our group, with a focus on delivering impactful business outcomes. This is a 6-month Fixed Term opportunity.

What will you do?

• Develop key relationships within the Business, Functions, and across RBC segments, to execute on project deliverables.
• Define governance arrangements and lead working groups with cross functional teams to deliver results, triage issues, and drive progress.
• Work with functional partners to develop and maintain project plans, and provide on-going oversight to ensure that tasks are on track to meet project milestones.
• Contribute to the preparation of senior management meeting materials, such as Steering Committee and Executive Committee meetings, as well as other regularly scheduled project forums.
• Support status reporting to ensure project goals and objectives are executed and clearly, consistently communicated across all teams.
• Facilitate issue resolution/escalation, manage interdependencies and ensure the accurate maintenance of the RAID log.
• Work with third party suppliers/consultants as required to deliver on project objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Undergraduate university degree in Business, Finance or a related field or similar/equivalent.
• Extensive program management or management consultant experience with a demonstrated track record of leadership, problem-solving, and relationship management.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong knowledge of how banks/financial institutions operate, across front, middle and back office operations and supporting functions. Broad knowledge of Capital Markets, Wealth Management and Asset Management business operations would be an advantage.
• Ability to collaborate, partner with senior business stakeholders, project managers and team members.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, with strong PowerPoint skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity.
• A passion for learning.

Nice to Have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified.

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.

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Job Skills

• Business Oriented
• Communication
• Group Problem Solving
• Long Term Planning
• Meeting Management
• Organizational Change Management
• Resource Coordination
• Results-Oriented
• Time Management
• Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address: 100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Work hours/week: 35

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type: Contract (Fixed Term)

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-09-23

Application Deadline: 2025-10-07

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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