Project Manager (FI / Banking)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Capital Markets, Commercial Banking, or Personal Banking to oversee complex projects and portfolios within a fast-paced financial environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery — from planning and execution to governance and reporting — while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, budgets, and timelines.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives in structured yet dynamic settings, with proven experience leading projects in financial services or large enterprise environments.

• Lead and manage large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects across one or more banking lines of business (Capital Markets, Commercial Banking, or Personal Banking).

• Oversee full project lifecycle activities including initiation, planning, execution, risk management, and closure.

• Develop and manage project charters, plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

• Coordinate across technical, operational, and business teams to ensure successful delivery of outcomes.

• Provide status reporting, financial tracking, and governance documentation in alignment with enterprise PMO standards.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies; proactively drive resolution of issues.

• Partner with senior stakeholders, sponsors, and cross-functional leads to ensure strategic alignment and communication throughout project execution.

• Ensure compliance with enterprise policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage project resources effectively and maintain accurate Clarity (PPM) or equivalent system data.

• 7+ years of progressive project management experience within the financial services industry.

• Proven track record managing large and complex projects or programs.

• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas:

  • Capital Markets: Derivatives, trading systems, operations, or regulatory initiatives.

  • Commercial Banking: Lending, credit systems, or business banking process modernization.

  • Personal Banking: Retail products, payments, or digital banking initiatives.

• Strong understanding of project governance, control testing, financial tracking, and enterprise delivery frameworks.

• Proficiency in MS Project, Clarity PPM, JIRA, Power BI, or similar tools.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive decisions across multiple levels.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience working within large financial institutions or regulated environments.

• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or related certification(s).

• Previous Tier 1 banking experience.

• Resumes must clearly indicate prior banking or financial institution experience and specify which line(s) of business you have supported (e.g., Capital Markets, Commercial Banking, Personal Banking).

• This is a contract role with a strong likelihood of extension based on performance and business needs.