Legal Due Diligence Project Manager and Business Analyst

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Legal Due Diligence Project Manager and Business Analyst, London

Client:

HSBC

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

7

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Legal Due Diligence Project Manager and Business Analyst

Location: London – Hybrid – 3 days in the office

Duration: 30/09/2025

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Legal Project Manager with a strong track record in managing Request for Proposal (RFP) processes with external legal firms. The RFP will include loan contract review for due diligence to support prepositioning. The ideal candidate will have expertise in navigating regulatory change programs such as LIBOR transition or MiFID. The role requires exceptional communication skills, proficiency in written English, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and prepare papers to the board.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional to play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing legal and operational frameworks while driving critical regulatory and operational projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end RFP processes, including contract negotiation.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, and various business teams to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement timelines, ensuring milestones are met efficiently.
• Prepare and present detailed papers, reports, and presentation decks for senior management and board-level audiences.
• Act as the central point of communication between cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and understanding.
• Work with the Loans BA to draft and deliver the Target Operating Model (TOM) for future-state operational workflows.
• Work closely with IT teams to design and implement necessary system and process changes.
• Proven experience in managing RFP processes within legal or financial services.
• Expertise in loan contract review, due diligence, and regulatory change programs (LIBOR, MiFID).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in preparing and presenting high-quality documentation and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and resilience under pressure.

Knowledge and Experience:

Technical Skill Requirements

• Strong project management skills covering the whole project lifecycle from initiation to closure, including delivery in waterfall, agile, and hybrid methodology.
• Good knowledge of Collateral Management within the context of liquidity and funding, understanding key liquidity measures as per the Group Framework (ILM, LCR, NSFR, PRA110, and other secondary monitoring metrics), Bank financial systems, related business areas, products, and their strategic drivers.
• Good understanding of systems and data architecture in Treasury, risk, and/or Finance environments, with the ability to bridge the communication between business stakeholders and the Technology team.

Educational Requirements

• Educated to a minimum of degree level or equivalent professional qualification.

Personal Skill Requirements

• Strong execution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present information in a professional manner, including preparing documents for review by C-level audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to C-level audiences.
• Personal ownership of targets and resolution of issues.
• High degree of motivation and commitment.
• Ability to deal with change in role and working environment.
• Team player and able to manage conflict and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to provide direction to more junior colleagues.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Financial services and project delivery.
• Experience delivering legal projects and understanding of the specific challenges that could be faced during delivery.
• Project management experience in Group Treasury.
• Experience in change management, driven by IT systems implementation or enhancement, across a large organisation, including agile delivery frameworks.

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support, and rewards that will take you further.

Either apply direct! Or please contact me at [e-mail].

Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days, we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding.

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Created on 18/04/2025 by JR United Kingdom