Project Manager - Finance Sector - London

Join a company shaping the future of banking and driving positive change for customers and communities worldwide.

What we're looking for

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and delivering finance-related projects from start to finish, ensuring they meet business objectives, are completed on time, and stay within budget. You will be working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and project success. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with some project management experience in the finance industry to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution: Take ownership of project timelines, budgets, and scope, ensuring all deliverables are achieved in accordance with business objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, ensuring all stakeholders are kept informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resource Management: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure resources are appropriately allocated, managing any challenges that may arise during the project execution.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify risks and issues, implementing solutions to mitigate potential delays or budget overruns, ensuring minimal impact to the project.
• Project Reporting: Track project progress against key milestones, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on the status of projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive efficiencies and improvements in project management practices, sharing insights and recommending improvements to enhance project outcomes.

Requirements:

• Some experience as a Project Manager, or in a similar role, within the Finance sector.
• A Finance-related degree or relevant commercial experience within the finance industry.
• Great understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid experience in managing project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure project success.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why you should apply

Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated - they're tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.

We also provide:

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension.
• Eye care.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Yearly budget for personal development.

Our Recruitment Process

Begin your journey by applying online and our team will review your application. If you pass our initial screening, you'll be invited to complete our online assessments and first stage interview. If successful, the final stage is a competency-based interview, here you'll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset.

The Talent Team will be there to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication.

As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require all candidates to have the adaptability to relocate post training for deployment to client site. Remote working cannot be guaranteed. You must have eligibility to work in the UK for the duration of your contract with Sparta Global (British or Irish Citizenship, EU Settled Status, or Permanent Visa Holder).

We look forward to receiving your application - good luck!