Project Manager

AccessFintech; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessFintech is seeking a Project Manager to oversee key functions within the Delivery arm of the organization. The role involves ensuring successful project implementation, managing client expectations, and coordinating resources to meet business needs. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project management and a strong understanding of data normalization and connectivity protocols.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Implementation or Project Management roles.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful implementation of projects to end users.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and issues trackers.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SQL

MQ

FTP

FIX

XML

JSON

Proto

Job description

Synergy by AccessFintech is a network powered by data and intelligence that transforms post-trade collaboration, uniting over 250 Buy-Side, Sell-Side, Asset Servicers, and OMS platforms. With a focus on efficiency and innovation across asset classes—such as securities, derivatives, and alternatives—Synergy leverages AI-driven insights and a cloud-native infrastructure to normalize data, generate actionable insights, and resolve exceptions in real time through collaborative engagement.

About the role:

The Project Manager oversees several key functions within the Delivery arm of the organization. The goal is the successful implementation of projects to end users, and to ensure Service Delivery processes are followed to meet business needs. A Project Manager identifies a client’s needs and integrates the delivery of the services within the context of the business. This position is stakeholder-facing and requires establishing and managing expectations within the business to a high standard.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain thorough understanding of how the platform is used and configured
2. Integrate software based on agreed Statement of Work with clients
3. Develop comprehensive project plans and issues trackers to be shared with clients and internal stakeholders
4. Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for project execution
5. Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
6. Define project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
7. Build relationships with clients in the spirit of partnership

Requirements:

1. 5+ years of experience in Implementation or Project Management roles
2. Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field or equivalent work experience
3. Skilled at anticipating and solving problems and understanding complex process flows
4. Proactive and flexible team player
5. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
6. Ability to build relationships and coordinate with internal stakeholders and third parties/vendors
7. Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
9. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
10. Sound understanding of file transformation, data normalization, connectivity protocols (MQ, FTP, FIX), messaging formats (XML, FIX, JSON, Proto), and SQL

Advantages:

• Previous experience in Financial Services and/or Technology Start-ups