Project Manager

Barings; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Barings is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join their Strategic Delivery team in London. The ideal candidate will oversee project initiatives which include scoping, planning, and execution of strategic projects in the financial sector. Applicants should have a solid background in project management and fund accounting, with a focus on achieving business objectives and compliance. This role provides an opportunity to impact the organization's project delivery and foster collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience with large scale projects.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting principles.
• PMP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Prepare project reporting for senior management.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Agile Methodologies

Time Management

Asset Management

Education

Degree in accounting, finance or related business field

Tools

Microsoft Office (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Project Management tools (Smartsheet, Azure Dev Ops)

Job description

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Job Description

Title: Project Manager

Department: Enterprise Delivery Team

Location: London

Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Job Summary

The Strategic Delivery team at Barings is seeking an experienced project manager to join its team. This position will be in the Barings’ London Office or Charlotte NC. As a project manager within the Strategic Delivery team, this individual will be responsible for leading various activities along the strategic project life cycle including scoping, planning/ design, execution, testing, delivery and closing.

The candidate will need to oversee the successful delivery of strategic initiatives, system implementations, and process improvements. The ideal candidate will bring both project management expertise and deep knowledge of fund accounting to ensure alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists the business with defining the scope and milestones of projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Project Planning & Execution:

- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.

- Manage project resources, risks, and dependencies effectively.

• Team Leadership:

- Lead cross-functional teams, including fund accountants, technology teams, and compliance staff.

- Provide clear direction and resolve conflicts to keep the project on track.

- Foster collaboration and accountability among team members.

• Organizes resources during the planning, execution, testing, delivery, and closing phase of projects; communicates project issues and status to key stakeholders and PMO management.
• Ensures ongoing global project communication via status update and decision meetings during each phase of the project.
• Prepares project reporting for senior management regarding the status of project, scope changes, delivery issues.
• Assists the project team in developing any required workflows and associated documentation around new processes developed in the project.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Technology Integration:

- Support system implementation projects, including fund accounting software upgrades or migrations.

- Ensure systems are configured to meet accounting, compliance, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Three/Four-year college/university degree in accounting, finance or related business field
• 4+ years of project management experience including the management of large scale projects.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting principles, including NAV calculation, financial reporting, and compliance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• PMP Certification (preferred not essential) or other industry qualification.
• Experience managing a range of technology projects.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Deep Experience of Agile methodologies, i.e., Scrum, Kanban
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience with Microsoft products and industry standard delivery tools: Office (Clarity, Project Management tools like Smartsheet, HP Quality Center or other testing products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Azure Dev Ops)

Additional Desired Qualifications

• CFA, CAIA , CPA, or other financial services designation preferred
• Previous experience within a program management, strategic change office, or consulting organization
• PMI/Prince 2 or Agile certification preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft AzDo Boards

Requisite Skills

Asset Management, Project Management

Additional Skills

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.