Project Manager

Cornwallis Elt Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based investment manager seeks a Project Manager to lead critical projects on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have substantial project management experience and a background in asset management, overseeing project lifecycles to deliver strategic initiatives effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management.
• Proven track record of managing projects end-to-end.
• Familiarity with asset management processes and teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects from analysis through to delivery.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Asset Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Project Manager - Up to £850/day Inside IR35

We are working in partnership with our client, a London-based investment manager, who is seeking a Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis.

The successful candidate will bring strong asset management knowledge and will be responsible for driving projects from analysis through to delivery. This includes ensuring timely value, clear documentation, and alignment with business objectives across both front and back-office teams. The ideal candidate will be confident managing large-scale projects, engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and contributing throughout both the analysis and delivery phases.

Key Requirements:

• A solid Project Management skillset with ideally 5+ years of experience
• Proven track record of managing the full project lifecycle, from scoping through to delivery
• Familiarity with front-office teams (e.g. Portfolio Managers, Traders) and support functions (e.g. Compliance, Operations, Finance)
• Knowledge of fixed income, money market, or derivative instruments is highly desirable
• Previous experience working within a buy-side firm

This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strategic initiatives, working closely with senior business stakeholders and technologists to deliver impactful projects across critical business functions.