Project Manager

Marcus Donald People Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marcus Donald People Limited is seeking a Project Manager to lead a 12‑month contract focused on technology-driven change in investment banking operations and treasury settlements. You will drive platform implementations, system integrations, and automation to enable T+1 timelines while coordinating across business, operations, technology and regulatory teams.

The role requires strong governance, vendor management, and the ability to deliver front-to-back projects with a focus on operational

Qualifications

• PM with strong background in investment banking operations or treasury.
• Experience delivering T+1 readiness or regulatory-driven technology change.
• Hands-on with settlement platforms and core banking tech such as SWIFT/CLS/Calypso.
• Proficient in Agile, Waterfall or hybrid project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology and platform implementation projects.
• Drive T+1 settlement readiness initiatives for shortened cycles.
• Partner with operations, front office, technology, risk and finance to define requirements and priorities.
• Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, and track milestones.
• Implement automation and STP to reduce manual intervention and settlement risk.
• Produce governance packs for senior stakeholders and steering committees.
• Ensure readiness and transition to BAU for implemented systems.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Vendor management

Agile/Waterfall hybrid

Education

PMP

PRINCE2

Agile certification

Tools

SWIFT

CLS

Calypso

Murex

Kyriba

Finastra

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager for a 12 month contract, with a strong background in investment banking operations and treasury settlements to lead technology-driven change initiatives, with a key focus on platform implementation and the industry-wide move to T+1 settlement cycles. The role will involve managing complex, front-to-back projects that require strong collaboration across business, operations, technology, and regulatory teams. The successful candidate will deliver system upgrades, integrations, and process automation that enable compliance with T+1 timelines while enhancing operational efficiency and control. This is an inside IR35 role, work in the City of London two days per week.

Skills & Experience

• Strong project management experience in investment banking operations or treasury, with a track record in technology/platform implementation.
• Deep knowledge of trade lifecycle processes, clearing & settlement, treasury funding, and collateral management.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering T+1 readiness, settlement efficiency, or regulatory-driven technology change.
• Hands-on experience with settlement platforms, treasury systems, or core banking technology (e.g., SWIFT, CLS, Calypso, Murex, Kyriba, Finastra).
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with proven experience working across business, operations, and technology teams.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.

Desirable:

• Professional qualifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile certification).
• Prior experience with system migrations, cloud-based treasury solutions, or API integrations
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks impacting settlements and treasury (e.g., CSDR, CASS).
• Experience working on global, cross-border transformation projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of technology and platform implementation projects, including vendor selection, system integration, and migration.
• Drive T+1 settlement readiness initiatives, ensuring operational, technology, and control frameworks are enhanced to support shortened settlement cycles.
• Partner with operations, front office, technology, risk, compliance, and finance to define requirements, align priorities, and implement solutions.
• Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, track milestones, and ensure timely delivery of key deliverables.
• Implement automation and straight-through-processing (STP) solutions to reduce manual intervention and settlement risk.
• Produce clear project documentation, reporting, and governance packs for senior stakeholders and steering committees.
• Ensure robust business readiness, training, and transition to BAU for implemented systems and processes.