Risk Project Manager

Fidelity International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is looking for a Risk Project Manager to enhance their investment risk systems. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and ensure alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in technology change within front office environments and an expertise in investment risk methodologies. This role offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading technology projects.
• Strong communication skills with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in investment risk methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and enhancement of investment risk systems.
• Lead a cross-functional team to deliver quality products.
• Manage stakeholder communication and technical alignments.

Skills

Cross-functional team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Agile methodology

Tools

SQL

Data modelling

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id J59660

About the Opportunity

Job Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 30 August 2025

About the Opportunity

Job Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 30 August 2025

Title Risk Project Manager

Department ISS Delivery

Location UK

Reports To Director - Delivery Chapter Lead

Level 7

About Fidelity International

Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services and retirement expertise to more than 2.56 million customers globally. As a privately-held, purpose-driven company with a 50-year heritage, we think generationally and invest for the long term. Operating in more than 25, our clients range from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers and wealth managers, to private individuals.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.

We are committed to being a flexible employer, encouraging and trusting our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our business, our colleagues and our clients.

About your team

ISS Delivery provides the design and delivery of all changes in processes and/or technology solutions that support the growth for Fidelity’s Global Investment Solutions & Services business (ISS). We support Investment Management, Asset Management Operations and Distribution and Global Risk team primarily located in London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Toronto, Australia, Singapore and China.

About your role

Fidelity ISS business is continually evolving in response to market demands, client expectations, and the increasing sophistication of investment strategies. This role sits within the ISS Delivery team, which partners closely with our front office and 2NDline of defence investment risk teams to deliver change that enhances investment decision-making and risk management capabilities.

As the Risk Project Manager and Product Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and enhancement of our investment risk systems. You will lead a cross-functional team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that meet our clients' evolving needs and maintain our competitive edge in the market.

As Risk Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Working in partnership with business stakeholders, implement the product roadmap for FIL investment risk systems.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of technical business analysts and developers.
• Provide strong leadership with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Ensure clear communication and alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.
• Ensure effectively management of BAU/KTLO, CI and Programme requests, ensuring resource allocations and completion of work, is in accordance with priorities agreed with Business stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on system architecture, data modelling, and SQL development.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of investment risk systems.
• Collaborating closely with technology counterparts (architects, engineers and other business analysts) and operational teams across geographical locations to deliver high impact solutions that aligned with business objectives.
• Facilitating stakeholder workshops and providing strategic insights, thought leadership and actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Staying on top of industry trends, regulatory changes, and innovations in risk and analytics tools.

About you

You are an experienced product team lead with a strong background in delivering technology change within front office environments. You are comfortable engaging with investment professionals, translating complex requirements, and driving delivery in partnership with technology teams.

You must have:

• proven track record in leading cross-functional technology teams.
• proven track record in managing complex projects.
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of stakeholder engagement and influencing senior decision-makers.
• ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• have a good understanding in investment risk methodologies (VaR, tracking error, duration risk) and performance measurement frameworks across various asset classes.
• strong understanding of SQL development and data modelling.
• bring proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• are experienced working in Agile environments with team scattered across globally.

Feel rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.