Project Manager – Front Office

Intec Select; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 Investment Bank is seeking an IT Project Manager to drive Front Office initiatives. You'll manage the delivery of IT projects, ensuring technology seamlessly integrates with trading and risk systems. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years' experience within financial services, specifically in Bonds and Derivatives, and possesses strong project management skills. This role requires excellent stakeholder management and knowledge of project tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience delivering IT projects or programmes within financial services, ideally Front Office-focused.
• Proven experience working on Pre-Trade and New Business initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of financial market products, particularly Bonds, Derivatives, and Structured Finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of Front Office IT projects, from initiation through to implementation.
• Work closely with traders, quants, risk, and technology teams to define business requirements.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management methodologies

Financial market knowledge

Education

Project management certification (APM, PMP, or equivalent)

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

A leading Tier 1 Investment Bank is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to drive Front Office technology initiatives, supporting Pre-Trade and New Business delivery across Bonds, Derivatives, and Structured Finance products.

You will play a key role in managing small to medium-sized product implementations, ensuring the seamless integration of technology with trading and risk systems, while aligning with regulatory and operational requirements.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of Front Office IT projects, from initiation through to implementation.
• Work closely with traders, quants, risk, and technology teams to define business requirements for pre-trade and new product initiatives.
• Oversee project documentation including PIDs, project plans, RAID logs, budgets, and steering committee packs.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, meeting business and regulatory expectations.
• Coordinate system release management and deployment activities across multiple teams.
• Liaise with Head Office, PMO, and external vendors to align project goals and manage dependencies.
• Track project progress, manage risks and issues, and report to senior stakeholders and executive management.
• Support the onboarding of new structured and derivative products into existing technology stacks.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience delivering IT projects or programmes within financial services, ideally Front Office–focused.
• Strong understanding of financial market products, particularly Bonds, Derivatives, and Structured Finance.
• Proven experience working on Pre-Trade and New Business initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence engaging Front Office and senior management.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Proficiency with project tools such as MS Project, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Solid grasp of IT functions, risk management, and governance frameworks.
• Relevant project management certification (APM, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.