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Project Manager - 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Hybrid) Location: London or Southampton (2 days in the office/3 days remote) Salary: Up to £81,500 (pro rata)
A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Change function on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
The successful candidate will lead change projects for a specific business unit, working closely with stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with agreed milestones, standards, and budget. Responsibilities include defining project structures, managing resources, monitoring risks and issues, and ensuring project outcomes meet objectives. The role also involves coaching and developing team members and contributing to improved ways of working within the Change community.
Key Skills & Experience:
Strong stakeholder management at all levels Ability to manage programme structures with workstream-specific elements Structured approach to planning, with clear critical paths and dependencies Experience managing small programmes, including multiple workstreams Experience working closely with subject matter experts to assess impacts and prioritise tasks Experience delivering projects involving external parties Industry experience in Investment Management or Wealth Management operations, including Third Party Administrators, Transfer Agents, Brokers, Counterparties, Custodians, and Depositories Platform experience (client money, settlement operations, Transfer Agency) Demonstrated experience in regulatory-change initiatives Exposure to US T+1 settlement changes (desirable) Benefits (pro rata): 26 days holiday, life insurance, healthcare
Ready to make an impact? Step into a fast-paced environment where your expertise will drive meaningful change and help deliver successful business outcomes from day one.
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Location:
London
Salary:
£75,000 - £81,500 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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