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Our Role: FinTech Innovation Project Manager

To lead and manage projects that support delivery of the FinTech Scotland Research & Innovation Roadmap, delivering value for stakeholders within the cluster including fintechs and strategic partners. To work closely with and advise fintech companies providing support and advice enabling their success.

This post is full‑time; we welcome applications from candidates seeking part‑time hours or flexible working patterns. We also support hybrid working on a non‑contractual basis, offering a blend of home and on‑site working to help you balance work and life effectively.

The salary for this post is £65,000 to £75,000 per annum.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building abilities. Comfortable working across financial services, technology firms, regulators, academia, and public bodies.
• Innovative mindset, with ability to coach and influence to enable industry innovation. Able to identify opportunities, challenge conventional thinking, and support the development of creative fintech solutions.
• Strong understanding of the fintech ecosystem, including emerging technologies, regulatory landscape, and market trends.
• At least three years' experience in project or programme management, ideally within innovation, technology, or financial services.

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FinTech Scotland is a cluster management organisation hosted by Edinburgh Innovations. FinTech Scotland has a mission of enabling the economic, societal and environmental benefits of FinTech innovation in Scotland. Delivery of this mission takes the form of initiating, convening, and driving collaborative innovation by leveraging contributions and support from industry, entrepreneurs, academia, regulators, and the public sector. The FinTech Research & Innovation Roadmap provides a framework for delivery of the mission and outlines a range of initiatives and actions aligned to four priority themes: Financial Regulation, Open Finance Data, Payments and Transactions, and Climate Finance. These priority themes are delivered via specific innovation programmes in partnership with academia and industry.

FinTech Scotland was established in January 2018 by its founding Strategic Partners, University of Edinburgh, Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC and Scottish Enterprise. Today, FinTech Scotland is supported by over 30 Strategic Partners including financial services organisations, professional services organisations, technology organisations, universities, the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise and the FCA. Since formation in 2018, FinTech Scotland has developed an innovative community of over 260 fintech firms, spanning the full spectrum of financial technologies from payments and distributed ledger technology to open banking, regtech and AI. In 2022, FinTech Scotland was awarded the European Secretariat for Cluster Analysis Silver Label, recognising it as a model for cluster management and excellence.

If you thrive in a team‑driven environment that values bold ideas and continuous improvement, you'll fit right in.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and actively seek to create a team that reflects the communities around us. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities because different perspectives make us stronger.

• A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• An exciting, positive, and creative workplace that's as rewarding as it is challenging.
• A generous 40 days of combined annual leave and public holiday entitlement.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme (employer contributions from 9–14.5%), family‑friendly policies, flexible working options, and more.
• Ongoing support to develop your skills, grow your career, and recognise your achievements.

We look for people who live our core behaviours in everything they do.

• You work well with others, build strong relationships, and believe that teamwork drives better outcomes.
• You're curious, creative, and not afraid to challenge the norm to find smarter solutions.
• You take responsibility for your work, follow through on commitments, and are driven to deliver results.
• You seek feedback, grow from experiences, and are always looking to improve.
• You genuinely care about the impact of your work on colleagues, customers, and the wider community.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter that tells us why you're interested in the role and how your skills and experience make you a strong fit.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role. You will be required to provide documentation as part of the recruitment process to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is 7th of January 2026.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser's local time zone.

Interviews will be held w/c 12th January 2026.