Funds Project Manager

Square One Resources; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Funds Rationalisation Project Manager to join a leading consultancy firm for a 6-month contract. This role involves onboarding junior project managers and managing high volumes of fund openings and closings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fund rationalisation and project management, ensuring streamlined delivery and process improvement. With a commitment to a tenure of approximately 2.5 years, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding. Join a diverse and dynamic team that values equality and embraces innovation in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in fund rationalisation is essential.
• Strong project management skills with a client-facing approach.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and train junior project managers before July.
• Manage high volumes of fund openings and closings effectively.

Skills

Fund Rationalisation

Project Management

Client-facing Communication

Job description

Job Title: Funds Rationalisation Project Manager
Location: Edinburgh
Salary/Rate: £450
Start Date: 23/06/25
Job Type: 6 Month Initial Contract (2.5 Year Project)

Company Introduction:
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Funds Rationalisation Project Manager to join their team for a 6 month contract in Edinburgh or London.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives:

1. Onboard and train two junior PMs before July.
2. Client-facing with a focus on streamlined runbook delivery managing high volumes of fund openings and closings.
3. Quickly pick up processes and improve existing processes.
4. Fund rationalisation experience required (MUST HAVE).
5. £450/day contractor take home given more Junior requirements.

It is important for us to ensure that the candidates we consider are committed to a tenure of approximately 2.5 years, given the more repetitive nature of the role.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer:
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.