Project Manager - Square One Resources

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two Junior Project Managers for an exciting fund rationalisation project. This role involves managing high volumes of fund openings and closures over a 2.5-year period. Candidates must be UK-based and ready to onboard before July. The position offers a competitive daily rate and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on process improvement and client engagement. If you're ready to contribute to a significant project and grow your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in fund rationalisation is essential for this role.
• Ability to manage high volumes of fund openings and closings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fund rationalisation with a focus on streamlined delivery.
• Quickly pick up and improve existing processes.

Skills

Fund Rationalisation Experience

Client-facing Skills

Process Improvement

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Junior Fund Rationalisation Project Manager (London)

Location: London OR Edinburgh

Salary/Rate: £400-450 per day - Inside IR35

Start Date: 23/06/25

Job Type: 6 Month initial contract + extension up to 2.5 years

Company Introduction:

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Fund Rationalisation Project Manager to join their team for a six-month contract in London OR Edinburgh.

Requirements/skills:

We are seeking 2 Junior Project Managers to conduct fund rationalisation (720 fund closures, expected to run for 2.5 years) with the following requirements:

• Onboarded and trained before July
• UK-based (London or Edinburgh)
• Client-facing role focusing on streamlined runbook delivery managing high volumes of fund openings and closings
• Ability to pick up processes quickly and improve existing processes ('industrialise')
• £450/day contractor take-home pay for more junior requirements
• Fund rationalisation experience is a MUST HAVE

It is important that candidates are committed to approximately 2.5 years due to the repetitive nature of the role.

Two-stage interview process: introductory call with the consultancy, followed by a final stage with the end client (Bank).

If interested, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Disclaimer

We will consider candidates outside the specified experience range if they demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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