Assistant Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.

At its core, Stripe is a treasury company. We are seeking someone great to join our Treasury Finance Transformation team to help us fulfill our mission of building the Global Payments and Treasury Network (GPTN). In order to continue to build novel and powerful products for our users, our own treasury capabilities must be excellent.

The Treasury Finance Transformation team comprises execution and delivery experts dedicated to supporting, building, and expanding our treasury capabilities from the ground up. We play a crucial role in analyzing large datasets, evaluating business processes to shape our vision, and driving strategic decision-making to influence business outcomes through cross-functional collaboration. As a project manager on the team, you will ensure seamless coordination and execution by aligning team efforts, managing timelines, and delivering on objectives, ultimately optimizing the efficiency and success of our transformation initiatives.

We are looking for an experienced PM to play an integral role to lead and drive towards solutions as we develop sophisticated Treasury Finance capabilities.

• Tackle hard, ambiguous questions with rigor and independence, owning projects from problem definition to final recommendation.
• Lead and manage complex global projects primarily focused on governance and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop and implement project plans, optimize workflows and ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and engineering, to assess the impact of regulatory changes and identify areas for improvement in processes and controls.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Establish and maintain effective project governance, ensuring that all project activities, decisions, and key milestones comply with standards and best practices.
• Prepare materials to present to senior management, internal and external stakeholders.

We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Change Management, demonstrating a consistent track record of excellence.
• Proven experience in management consulting and/or change management within high-growth tech companies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders across various functional areas.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, capable of building and solving problems through systems.
• Proficiency in understanding complex technical products and articulating their value to non-technical audiences.
• A proactive attitude with a clear willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and engage with project details.
• Flexibility to work independently or within a small team, able to take on various roles such as business analyst and project manager, while collaborating effectively with senior management on complex problems.
• Comfort with ambiguity and adaptability in unstructured, evolving environments.

• Knowledge of the payments industry and fintech landscape
• Familiarity with regulations that pertain to the payments and financial services industries
• Experience writing complex business and data requirements
• Experience with SQL, R, or equivalent