Project Manager / Delivery Lead

Ascendion; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Project Manager / Delivery Lead for Front Office technology in Bromley, UK. This hybrid role requires 3 days on-site and offers a full-time position within a banking environment.

The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end technology projects in Front Office / Markets, coordinating with Front Office, Trading, Quant, and Technology teams to drive delivery and manage risks and dependencies.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technology projects in Front Office environments.
• Strong coordination with Front Office, Trading, and Technology teams.
• Ability to communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology projects within Front Office / Markets.
• Manage project plans, priorities, risks, dependencies and milestones.
• Work closely with Front Office, Trading, Quant, Technology and Business stakeholders.
• Coordinate multiple technology teams to ensure delivery remains on track.
• Provide clear communication on progress, risks and key decisions.
• Drive issue resolution and remove delivery blockers.
• Support delivery within a fast-paced, regulated banking environment.

Skills

Project management

Delivery leadership

Front Office knowledge

Job description

Project Manager / Delivery Lead – Front Office Technology

Location: Bromley, UK

Working Model: Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site

Full-Time role with Ascendion

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager / Delivery Lead to join a Front Office technology team supporting eTrading and electronic markets platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience delivering technology projects within eTrading, pricing, algorithmic trading or Front Office environments, and will be comfortable working closely with technology and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology projects within Front Office / Markets
• Manage project plans, priorities, risks, dependencies and delivery milestones
• Work closely with Front Office, Trading, Quant, Technology and Business stakeholders
• Coordinate multiple technology teams and ensure delivery remains on track
• Provide clear communication on progress, risks and key decisions
• Drive issue resolution and remove delivery blockers
• Support delivery within a fast-paced, regulated banking environment

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Markets Technology platforms
• Knowledge of trading workflows and electronic execution
• Experience working with large banks or financial institutions
• Agile delivery experience