Senior Project Manager - Business Analyst - Banking Transformation (Listed Derivatives)

eClercx; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading productized services firm in London is seeking a Senior Project Manager & Business Analyst to manage critical banking transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong business analysis skills, lead cross-functional teams, and effectively prioritize multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. Previous experience in banking or financial services is essential, along with proficiency in project management tools like JIRA and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in project management and business analysis within banking or financial services.
• Proven ability to lead complex, time-sensitive projects.
• Strong understanding of banking operations and compliance.
• Expertise in UAT processes and business process mapping.
• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic banking transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders.
• Perform business analysis, gap assessments, and impact evaluations.
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Oversee UAT planning and execution.

Skills

Project management

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Office

Test management software

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager & Business Analyst - Banking Transformation (Listed Derivatives)

Location: London,UK

Type: Full-time

Department: Financial Markets

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and self-driven Senior Project Manager with strong business analysis capabilities to lead time-critical initiatives within a large-scale banking migration program. The ideal candidate will independently manage delivery by liaising with multiple client stakeholders, performing business analysis, and prioritizing the Book of Work (BoW) effectively. This role demands a strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills and deep domain expertise in banking transformation

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic banking transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Independently drive projects by coordinating with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders.
• Perform business analysis, gap assessments, and impact evaluations to support solution design and decision-making.
• Prioritize and manage the Book of Work (BoW) across concurrent initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, manage timelines, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Facilitate requirement gathering and translate business needs into use cases and functional specifications.
• Oversee UAT planning and execution, including test case creation, defect tracking, and resolution.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication across stakeholders at all levels.
• Support change management activities including training documentation and user adoption strategies.
• Report project performance metrics to senior leadership and steering committees.

Eligibility Requirements

• Relevant experience in project management and business analysis within the banking or financial services domain.
• Proven ability to lead independently and manage complex, time-sensitive projects.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, core systems, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Listed Derivatives and trade lifecycle.
• Expertise in UAT processes and business process mapping.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid); certifications such as PMP, CBAP, or Agile are a plus.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with banking transformation tools and platforms.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Office, and test management software.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Office, and test management software.

How to Apply

• Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume through our career site
• Be sure to include any relevant experience that aligns with the role.
• Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our recruitment team for next steps

About eClerx

eClerx is a leading provider of productized services, bringing together people, technology and domain expertise to amplify business results.

The firm provides business process management, automation, and analytics services to a number of Fortune 2000 enterprises, including some of the world\'s leading financial services, communications, retail, fashion, media & entertainment, manufacturing, travel & leisure, and technology companies. Incorporated in 2000, eClerx is traded on both the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges of India. The firm employs more than 19,000 people across Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, Egypt. India, Italy, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the UK, and the USA.

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