Project Manager

Marcus Donald People Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Project Manager for a 12-month contract in investment banking operations, focusing on technology-driven initiatives and T+1 settlement cycles. The successful candidate will manage complex projects, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency, while collaborating with multiple teams. Strong project management skills and experience with settlement systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience in investment banking operations.
• Deep knowledge of trade lifecycle and settlement processes.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies like Agile and Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of technology and platform implementation projects.
• Drive T+1 settlement readiness initiatives.
• Develop project plans and manage budgets.

Skills

Project management in investment banking

Trade lifecycle processes

Settlement efficiency

Stakeholder management

Analytical and problem-solving

Tools

SWIFT

Calypso

Murex

Finastra

Job description

Overview

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.

If you have the skills and experience for this role, please send your CV in Word format for the attention of ALISON CALDER.