Security Services Project Manager (FS/Banking)

Square One Resources; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Security Services Project Manager to manage change requests across private asset clients. This role involves overseeing project plans, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, and coordinating with security teams. Candidates should possess a strong project management background within financial services and have experience in security services. The position offers a contract for an initial 6 months at a competitive daily rate in either Edinburgh or London.

Qualifications

• Strong Project Management background within the Financial Services sector.
• Experience in security services, including operational processes and controls.
• Ability to manage multiple CRs or small/medium-sized projects concurrently.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver change requests across client engagements.
• Oversee project plans, risks, and issues for timely delivery.
• Coordinate with security services teams and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Produce project documentation and status updates.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Security Services

Operational Processes

Job description

Job Title: Security Services Project Manager (FS/Banking)

Location: Edinburgh OR London

Salary/Rate: £575‑£630 per day

Start Date: December

Job Type: Inside IR35 Contract – Initial 6 months

Company Introduction

A major consultancy partner is seeking a strong, generalist Project Manager with Security Services experience to manage a portfolio of change requests (CRs) across private asset clients. The individual will lead cross‑functional initiatives, ensuring delivery governance, stakeholder alignment, and effective control across the change lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver change requests (CRs) across multiple private asset client engagements.
• Oversee project plans, risks, and issues, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Coordinate with security services teams and key FS client stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, controls, and regulatory standards.
• Produce project documentation, status updates, and reporting for senior audiences.

Required Skills / Experience

• Strong Project Management background within the Financial Services sector.
• Experience in security services, including operational processes and controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple CRs or small/medium‑sized projects concurrently.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Consultancy experience preferred due to the multi‑client nature of the engagement.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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