Front Office Project Manager

PIC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a project manager to oversee the full delivery lifecycle of complex projects, particularly in the insurance sector. You will engage with stakeholders, develop project objectives, and manage resources in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in financial services project management, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and relevant qualifications. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

28 days' annual leave

Study support for qualifications

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex projects in Financial Services.
• Recognition in project management qualifications.
• Experience with Liability Driven Investments (LDI) and Fixed Income investments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full delivery lifecycle of assigned projects.
• Provide regular updates and status reporting.
• Lead development of project objectives and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial judgement

Persuasion and influence

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full delivery lifecycle of assigned projects.
• Interact with key stakeholders ensuring the business expectations are managed effectively.
• Provide regular update and status reporting to the PMO according to project and change function requirements.
• Lead the development of the project objectives, required target model and deliverables at completion and log, co-ordinate and escalate any risks and issues.
• Develop and maintain appropriately detailed plans, drawing out key milestones, decision and delivery points and resource requirements.
• Managing both internal and external resource within a multi work stream environment.

Proven experience of managing complex projects in a Financial Services environment, ideally insurance or adjacent with knowledge of the regulator (PRA and FCA).

Technical

• Good working knowledge and fluency in the investments business domain
• Good technical knowledge in the project delivery ideally in the front office but will consider middle office experience
• Knowledge of the asset management side of insurance
• Established knowledge of the investment and front office operating models
• Experience of delivering change
• Recognised qualifications in project managementIdeally with knowledge of Liability Driven Investments (LDI) and Fixed Income investments

Personal

• Advanced knowledge of Stakeholder and Sponsor engagement
• Commercial judgement
• Ability to persuade and influence both directly and indirectly
• Ability to manage people and other resources effectively
• Ability to organise work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work within defined procedures as recommended by functional teams

DEI at PIC

At PIC, we believe that true innovation stems from embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a workplace where every individual, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or socio-economic background, feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We hold ourselves accountable through ongoing initiatives, such as inclusive hiring practices, and equitable career development opportunities that support belonging and community. While we’re proud of our progress, we recognise there’s work ahead, and we remain dedicated to listening, learning and evolving together.

In addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you will get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), study support with qualifications, a generous pension scheme and much more.