Sales and Trading Project Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead Sales and Trading transformation initiatives for a large international bank in London. You will act as the primary link across Front Office, Operations, Technology, Risk, Compliance and vendors to drive successful delivery. You’ll manage projects from start to finish, align with regulatory expectations, and ensure cross-functional collaboration and timely progress. Expect responsibility for governance, budgets, and process improvements that support capital markets objectives. This is a role for someone who thrives on delivering complex change in a regulated, high-stakes environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Salary up to 120,000
• Standard benefits package
• Permanent position based in London

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main interface between front office, operations, technology, risk, compliance, finance and external vendors to drive project outcomes
• Lead and manage sales and trading projects from initiation to completion
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for efficient execution
• Monitor progress and address risks/issues promptly
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory/compliance requirements
• Provide regular project updates and milestones to stakeholders
• Foster collaboration between sales, trading and other departments
• Coordinate internal teams and third-party vendors to deliver technology and business change initiatives
• Manage project financials, document plans, timelines and outcomes for future reference
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within projects

Key requirements

• Proven experience managing projects in Capital Markets, ideally Sales and Trading
• Strong knowledge of financial services including front-to-back processes and regulatory environment, preferably within Sales & Trading
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Good understanding of sales and trading processes
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in financial services
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies

• Leadership
• Communication
• Stakeholder management
• Capital Markets knowledge
• Project management tools and methodologies
• Regulatory/compliance understanding

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