Project Manager

Project Manager (Contract)
3 months initially
London | Hybrid (3 days onsite)
£500 per day Inside IR35

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a business-critical transformation programme within Asset & Wealth Management. We are looking for a highly diligent, organised and proactive individual who excels at driving project governance and ensuring all delivery artefacts remain accurate, current and fit for purpose. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining strong project controls, providing clear stakeholder reporting, and ensuring risks, issues and dependencies are actively managed throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery, governance and stakeholder engagement.
• Own and maintain RAID logs, ensuring risks, issues and dependencies are effectively managed.
• Produce and present status reports, governance packs and delivery updates to senior stakeholders.
• Track project milestones, actions and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Maintain project plans, documentation and reporting through JIRA and other project management tools.

Required Experience

• Proven Project Management experience within Financial Services.
• Strong governance, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using JIRA and managing project controls.
• Good understanding of the Trade Management Lifecycle.
• Previous Asset & Wealth Management, Investment Management, Custody, Fund Administration or Asset Servicing experience.

Additional Information

• London-based candidates preferred.
• Hybrid working with upto 3 days onsite.
• Immediate availability or quick onboarding desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme and work with senior stakeholders across a complex financial services environment.

PLEASE NOTE - Head Resourcing DO NOT use AI in the matching/screening/selection of candidates.

Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us, includes but is not limited to: educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.