Programme Manager

Morson Edge (Financial Services); England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Principal Consultant to manage key initiatives within their London office. This role involves driving execution on projects related to trade data, product catalogues, and AUM process re-engineering, all within an Agile framework. The ideal candidate will have strong programme management experience in the Financial Services sector and technical knowledge of SQL, Python, or Java. This is a contract position offering a chance to work on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Proven Programme Management experience in a fast‑paced Financial Services organisation.
• Technical understanding with knowledge of SQL, Python, or Java delivery.
• Experience in trading or hedge fund environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution across key business and product initiatives.
• Lead and manage Agile delivery with fortnightly releases.
• Ensure clarity and accountability across stakeholders and engineering.

Skills

Programme Management

SQL

Python

Java

Experience with Quant Devs

Job description

Principal Consultant, Banking, at Morson Edge

My client, a leading global Financial Services organisation, is seeking a Programme Manager to join their London office on an initial 6‑month contract.

Overview

You will be working closely with the engineering teams, driving execution across several key business and product centric initiatives, including the creation of a golden source of information for key trade data, working with the product catalogue to establish a view of all product offerings across the Index suite, and an exciting AUM process re‑engineering project. These will be delivered in Agile with fortnightly releases, which you will lead and drive, ensuring clarity and accountability across senior stakeholders and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Proven Programme Management experience in a fast‑paced Financial Services organisation (Investment Bank, FinTech or Buy Side firm)
• Technical understanding, preferably knowledge or experience of delivery SQL, Python or Java related projects and platforms
• Experience working with Quant Devs in a trading or hedge fund environment would be highly beneficial
• Experience within the Index space (direct or indirect), but a strong understanding

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation, working on high profile and critical projects within a key business line.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Project Management