Contractor, Technical Project Management Analyst

Apex Fintech Solutions; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Management Analyst to drive successful project execution within its technology group. This role involves leveraging Agile frameworks and project management tools to manage complex projects and foster process improvements. In a dynamic, high-growth environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project execution with organizational goals. The company offers a robust package of employee perks, including a competitive salary, annual bonus, and flexible working arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make an immediate impact in the fintech sector.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

10 Northern Ireland national holidays

Training and development budget

Pension matched up to 7%

Private health insurance

Flexible working hours

Parental leave

Modern city center office

Monthly catered lunches

Charitable matching gift program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in financial services.
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-staged projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, multi-staged projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Project Management Certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Atlassian suite

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Who We Are

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers.

Who We Are

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers.

Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.

If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.

AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:

• 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards
• 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company
• 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards
  
  

About This Role

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and delivery-focused Contractor, Technical Project Management Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a role in driving successful project execution within our technology group, leveraging their expertise in Agile frameworks, project management tools, and large-scale PMO processes to deliver results in a dynamic and high-growth environment.

This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage complex, multi-staged projects and will serve as a key contributor to process improvement, aligning with organisational goals and objectives in a financial services setting.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments utilising Jira and Confluence extensively for project tracking, documentation, and team collaboration.
• Apply Agile metrics, including velocity, cycle time, burndown charts, and custom dashboards, to monitor progress and optimise performance.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of Agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and reviews, to drive team alignment and delivery.
• Foster clear, timely, and transparent communication across teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and priorities.
• Promote continuous improvement leading productive and goal-oriented meetings, driving stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Ensure project execution is aligned with business objectives, adhering to agreed timelines and deliverables.
• Take full ownership and accountability for assigned projects, driving meaningful and measurable outcomes.
• Leverage experience working in large-scale Project Management Office (PMO) environments, effectively managing multiple teams, competing priorities and operational scalability.
• Balance hands-on execution and strategic planning to align with enterprise objectives.
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) required
• 5+ years of project management experience, specifically in a financial services environment.
• Proven track record of managing multi-staged, complex projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certification, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PRINCE2, or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
• Familiarity with project and portfolio management tools and proficient in their application (specifically the Atlassian suite of tools) preferred
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strategic and Tactical Thinking: Ability to think strategically to align projects with business goals, and tactically to navigate day-to-day operational challenges.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with all organizational levels.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to address unexpected challenges and facilitate solutions.
• Risk Management: Skilled in identifying, analyzsing, and mitigating project risks.
• Cultural and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to manage and lead cross-cultural teams, understanding diverse perspectives and promoting an inclusive environment.
• Change Management: Proficient in guiding teams through change, ensuring smooth transitions and adaptations to new processes or strategies.
  
  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including a market-leading salary with an annual bonus, 28 days of annual leave plus 10 Northern Ireland national holidays, a training and development budget, and a pension matched up to 7%. Our benefits also cover private health insurance for medical, dental, and optical care, and life insurance. We emphasize work-life balance with flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city center office, and a hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home. Additional perks include monthly catered lunches, unlimited drinks and snacks, hackathon events, poker tournaments, and a charitable matching gift program.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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  Business Development

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