Project Manager - Investment Bank

Intec Select; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank is seeking a Senior Project Manager with expertise in Trade Finance to lead critical initiatives. The role involves defining project scope, managing stakeholders, and ensuring quality delivery during the Testing phase. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in Trade Finance Systems and the ability to work in a hybrid environment. This is a full-time position based in London, offering a 6-month initial contract with opportunities for further engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager in Trade Finance.
• Strong knowledge of Trade Finance Products.
• Hands-on experience with Trade Finance Systems.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Oversee Testing & Quality Assurance phase.
• Manage third-party vendors in Trade Finance operations.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Education

PMP Certification

PRINCE2 Certification

ITIL Certification

Tools

Trade Finance Systems

Eximbills

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Overview:

An excellent opportunity has arisen with our client, a Tier 1 Investment Bank, seeking a Senior Project Manager with expertise in Trade Finance to support a critical initiative. They require a specialist with deep knowledge of Trade Finance Products to drive the next phase, particularly as it moves into the Testing stage.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Trade Finance Systems and be able to challenge business stakeholders effectively while ensuring the successful delivery of the project.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Define project scope and deliverables that support business goals with senior management and stakeholders, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated, resources allocated, and preparatory work completed.
• Develop and maintain robust relationships with key business and IT stakeholders to ensure alignment on business analysis, development, testing, and implementation activities.
• Oversee the Testing & Quality Assurance phase, ensuring systems meet business requirements and are fit for purpose.
• Manage third-party vendors and ensure the quality of delivery within Trade Finance operations.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Identify areas for enhancement within Trade Finance operations, ensuring efficiency improvements and compliance.
• Provide regular updates to senior management, ensuring transparency on project progress, risks, and key performance indicators.
• Extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager in Trade Finance, ideally within banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Trade Finance Products and ability to challenge business stakeholders on system functionality and requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Trade Finance Systems (Eximbills highly desirable).
• Proven track record of successfully managing IT and business projects within complex regulatory environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business functions.
• Understanding of testing methodologies and the ability to oversee system testing and validation.
• Experience working in an Agile or hybrid project delivery environment.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or ITIL are advantageous.
• 6-month initial contract.
• London-based (Hybrid 3x Per Week)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Project Management

• Industries

  Investment Banking, Banking, and Financial Services

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