Project Manager - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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Who we are


Britannia Financial Group is a global financial services company that combines local expertise with global solutions to offer a full range of financial products including, securities & derivatives brokerage services, asset and wealth management productsto its clients.

Britannia is steeped in banking history and tradition. A group evolving through the decades by adapting itself to the new realities of the international financial environment.


We aim to build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and employees, providing space for employees to maximise their potential in a stimulating working environment.

Britannia anticipates a period of significant growth, both in the UK and internationally,which presents the opportunity for sustained professional development and progression.

Responsibilities

  • Management of projects relating to system integrations and strategic projects related to the business from inception through to closure.
  • Plan and drive completion of all project deliverables including the business case, impacted workstreams, project roadmap, budget, testing, deliverables implementation and handover into business as usual.
  • Identify and judge when to escalate risks and issues and their associated project plans to PMO head, Project Sponsor, and appropriate committees (SteerCo) to prevent impact or additional risk.
  • Write project and change management documents such as Project Initiation Documents and status reports.
  • Achieve appropriate governance and transparency for the project, liaising with multiple members of senior management and external parties so that the appropriate oversight is achieved.
  • Communication amongst a varied set of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with functional areas on the various elements of the projects and their associated workstreams.
  • Chair project related working group and Steering Committee meetings.
Essential Skills / Experience

  • Experience in project management covering financial services, markets and operational framework.
  • Deep knowledge of endtoend front, middle and backoffice operations.
  • Experience in project management able to run multistream strategic projects involving both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Clear, accurate and concise communicator with strict attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Experience adapting complex technical written and verbal communication to be suitable for a for a nontechnical audience.
  • Strong relationship building, with the ability to engage, negotiate, influence, and collaborate across the organisation.
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise own workload and adhere to strict deadlines.
  • Leadership skills to direct a diverse set of technical teams through completion of complex projects.
  • A strong collaborator
  • Knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
  • Background understanding of financial markets, ISV technology, data vendors and market data and trading/clearing technology.
  • Ability to work to multiple deadlines and under pressure
  • Practical and willing to get involved in tasks, when necessary, to ensure objectives are achieved
Benefits we offer


We offer a leading benefits and reward program alongside a hybrid working policy to attract and employ the most skilled and talented employees in the industry.

From competitive pay to a comprehensive health, family and wellness cover. We make sure everyaspect of our employee's well-being is taken care of.

Our commitment to equal opportunities

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