Integration/M&A Senior Project Manager

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead significant integration and M&A projects within their financial services division. This role involves managing complex projects that impact multiple departments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering project benefits. With a focus on leadership and communication, the successful candidate will navigate challenges and drive projects to successful completion. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a major business initiative within a large international bank based in London, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree or significant specialist knowledge; industry-recognized project management qualification preferred.
• Experience delivering Capital Markets or corporate banking projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive large integration projects, managing all project lifecycle activities.
• Lead diverse project teams to ensure timely delivery with minimal disruption.

Skills

Project Management

Capital Markets Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in relevant field

Project Management Qualification (PMP, APM)

Job description

Opportunity Overview

An opportunity to join a large Financial Service organisation on a significant business project.

Required Experience

• Experience as a Project Manager on large integrations or M&A projects.

About Our Client

A large international bank based in London.

Job Description

Integration/M&A Senior Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Drive large integration projects, consolidating business locations.
• Manage all project lifecycle activities for complex, medium-term projects impacting multiple departments, with medium to high risk, scope, and complexity.
• Oversee project lifecycle and budget in line with the bank's Project Management Methodology, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead and motivate diverse project teams across the organization to ensure timely delivery with minimal disruption.
• Plan and complete all project artefacts including business case, regulatory compliance, project roadmap, budget, testing, and handover.
• Identify risks and escalate issues to senior management with mitigation plans.
• Ensure proper governance and transparency throughout the project.
• Ensure deliverables meet compliance, regulatory standards, and project objectives.
• Adapt to ongoing changes, document impacts, and implement mitigation plans.
• Maintain focus on delivering and realizing project benefits.

The Successful Candidate

Experience and Skills:

• Degree or significant specialist knowledge; industry-recognized project management qualification preferred (e.g., PMP, APM).
• Knowledge of Capital Markets or corporate banking activities and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience delivering Capital Markets or corporate banking projects.
• Experience with Target Operating Models, M&A, Divestments, or business integration projects.
• End-to-end project delivery experience within financial services.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Practical, proactive, and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.

What's on Offer

£100,000 - £115,000 plus benefits and bonus.