Project Manager (Banking & Partnerships)

-; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm based in Greater London is seeking a project manager to lead integration projects and manage relationships with banking partners. The ideal candidate should have proven project management experience, knowledge of banking infrastructure, and strong communication skills. This role involves driving operational improvements and ensuring compliance throughout the integration lifecycle. Applicants should be comfortable in a hybrid working environment and possess a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in banking or fintech.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Solid understanding of banking infrastructure and transaction processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead banking and partnership integration projects.
• Manage relationships with banking institutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements during integration.

Skills

Project management experience

Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall

Understanding of payment rails

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage deadlines

Job description

Who are we?

At OpenPayd, we are building a universal financial infrastructure to power the growth of the digital economy. Our rails-agnostic approach empowers any business to move and manage money globally - across both traditional rails and stablecoins - at scale, and in real time.

The OpenPayd platform delivers a suite of banking and payments infrastructure: accounts in over 40 currencies, FX, on/off ramp, international and domestic payments, Open Banking services - all via a single API.

A global network of licences alongside our best-in-class tech is why we're trusted by 800+ enterprise clients to process over €130 billion annually.

How will you add value to the OpenPayd journey?

• Lead and oversee end-to-end banking and partnership integration projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery
• Act as the central point of coordination between internal teams and external banking or payment partners
• Manage relationships with banking institutions, fintech providers, and other third parties throughout the integration lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, compliance, and finance to align goals and priorities
• Drive the development and optimisation of operational processes within banking operations to enhance scalability and efficiency
• Identify areas for improvement and implement best practices to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies during all integration activities
• Monitor project progress, prepare status reports, and proactively manage risks or blockers to delivery
• Support the onboarding of new banking partners by ensuring technical and operational readiness
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by analysing performance data and recommending enhancements across systems and processes

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Proven project management experience, ideally in banking, fintech, or financial services
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall
• Solid understanding of payment rails, banking infrastructure, and transaction processing
• Experience working with third-party providers including banks, PSPs, and technology partners
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex integration projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Skilled at managing deadlines, prioritising tasks, and driving towards speed and efficiency
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally
• Technical aptitude and understanding of API-based integrations and financial systems
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement effective operational improvements
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a proactive and problem-solving mindset
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Strong multitasking, prioritisation, and organisational skills
• Comfortable with a hybrid working environment
• Keen attention to details
• Flexible & open minded approach, including taking on additional tasks or changes to the role as required
• A strong business mind

We are looking forward to receiving your CV.

OpenPayd Talent Team