About the Role
Our client, a prestigious and well-established financial institution located in the vibrant city of
Oxford , is seeking an accomplished Project Manager to lead key transformation initiatives within their banking operations. This role is central to driving innovation and efficiency, managing projects that impact core financial processes, regulatory compliance, and customer service enhancements. You will collaborate with diverse teams, including IT, operations, compliance, and business units, to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial services, a deep understanding of project management methodologies, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic evolution of a leading financial services firm. Your expertise will be invaluable in navigating the complexities of the financial sector and delivering impactful change. The role requires full-time presence at our client's
Oxford headquarters.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of financial services transformation projects, from initiation to closure.
- Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring proactive mitigation.
- Coordinate with various departments, including IT, compliance, legal, and business operations.
- Ensure projects adhere to strict regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, MiFID II).
- Facilitate communication and provide regular status updates to project sponsors and stakeholders.
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee the implementation of new financial technologies and systems.
- Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems.
- Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned for future initiatives.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within the financial services industry, with a focus on transformation projects.
- Demonstrable success in managing projects related to regulatory compliance, process improvement, or technology implementation in banking.
- Strong understanding of financial products, services, and operational workflows.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage complex, challenging projects.
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Must be able to commit to full-time work from our client's Oxford office.
Benefits
- A competitive annual salary of 70000 £ to 72000 £ .
- Opportunity to work on high-impact transformation projects in a leading financial institution.
- Comprehensive private medical, dental, and optical insurance.
- Generous pension scheme with company matching.
- 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Professional development opportunities and support for certifications.
- Subsidised staff canteen and on-site amenities.
- Employee assistance programme.
