Project Manager - Financial Services & Regulatory Projects

Oliver James; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead regulatory initiatives in Southampton. The role involves managing high-impact projects, working closely with executive stakeholders, and ensuring compliance standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial services and proficiency with project management tools such as Jira and Confluence. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring at least 2 days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Traditional Project Manager within Financial Services.
• Track record of successfully delivering Regulatory or Compliance-related projects.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships at the Executive level.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for regulatory and compliance initiatives.
• Engage and manage relationships with Executive-level stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and partners.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance

Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)

Education

Professional PM qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Project Manager - Financial Services & Regulatory Projects

Location : Southampton - Hybrid (Minimum 2 days / week in-office)

Salary : £60,000

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in the Financial Services (FS) sector to lead and deliver complex regulatory initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with senior stakeholders, including executive leadership, and drive high-impact projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for regulatory and compliance-focused initiatives
• Engage and manage relationships with Executive-level stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success
• Coordinate with external suppliers and partners to ensure delivery timelines and quality expectations are met
• Utilize Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) for project planning, tracking, and collaboration
• Ensure project delivery aligns with internal governance and external regulatory standards
• Contribute to a collaborative, solutions-focused team culture

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a Traditional Project Manager within Financial Services
• Track record of successfully delivering Regulatory or Compliance-related projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships at the Executive level
• Proficiency in Atlassian products such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience managing third-party suppliers or vendors
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model, with at least 2 days per week in the office

Desirable

• Professional PM qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent) is a plus