Project Manager (Change)

Recruit Wealth Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Project Manager to join their team. This exciting role involves coordinating projects and supporting change initiatives within the organization. Ideal candidates should have project management experience and communication skills, with a qualification such as Prince2. The role offers attractive benefits including hybrid working, generous holidays, and a 10% annual bonus. Apply now for a rewarding career opportunity with this rapidly growing company.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service

Private Medical Insurance

10% company annual bonus

Pension

Support for further professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Some experience in project management and delivery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Great analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good time-management and organisational skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Understanding of the financial advice and wealth management industry.
• Awareness of FCA regulations is a plus.
• Ability to perform risk management analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project documentation and resource coordination.
• Support planning and implementation of project initiatives.
• Help develop project plans and track performance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage resources.
• Support the implementation of project changes.

Skills

Project management experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management skills

Competence in Microsoft Office

Understanding of financial advice

Awareness of FCA regulations

Education

Industry recognised qualification (like Prince2)

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Recruit Wealth are delighted to be representing one of our top tier national Financial Planning clients who now seek to recruit a Project Manager to the existing Project Management team.

This is an exciting and newly created opportunity to increase additional headcount.

The business offers Financial Planning and Wealth Management services to individual clients relating to regulated pension and investment advice across the UK.

The business is going from strength to strength with rapid growth and acquisitional expansion having Private Equity backing.

Our client is a well-known, award winning and a trusted name within Financial Services, there has never been a better time to join them than now.

Role Responsibilities:

To support the successful planning, coordination, and implementation of change projects within the organisation.

This involves assisting in project documentation, resource coordination and stakeholder collaboration to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.

The role aims to facilitate smooth project execution and foster effective change management practices, contributing to the organisation's strategic goals and technology transformation initiatives.

Support Project Planning & delivery: Assist in the planning and implementation of project initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

Project Governance: Help develop project plans and associated communications documents. Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.

Resource Coordination: Assist in coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring resource availability and allocation.

Change Implementation: Support the implementation of project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.

Requirements:

• Basic Project Management: Some experience in project management and delivery, supported by an industry recognised qualification such as Prince2.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-Solving: Great analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organisational Skills: Good time-management and organisational skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Competent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Familiarity with project management software is a plus.
• Industry Knowledge: An understanding of the financial advice and wealth management industry is important.
• Regulatory Awareness: Awareness of FCA regulations is a plus.
• Understand Risk: Perform risk management analysis to minimise project risks.

Benefits of joining the business:

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Death in Service, Private Medical Insurance, Group Income Protection, Employee Assistance Program, Medicash, Pension, 10% company annual bonus, Progression, Hybrid/Work from home, Full support for further professional qualifications, CPD.

A very generous salary dependent on experience is being offered, company bonus, excellent benefits as well as a professional and encouraging working culture are all available with this national brand.

Staff retention is second to none with our client and we have represented them for years with excellent success.

Alongside their strategic growth and future recruitment, the business will be highly attractive to all prospective candidates.

Please note: This is a home based opportunity with occasional travel.

The business is looking to recruit as soon as possible, please apply to us here at Recruit Wealth for an immediate response.