Summary: The role of Project Manager/Business Analyst involves leading the Markets Transformation initiative within a financial organization. The successful candidate will leverage project management and business/data analysis skills to drive project outcomes, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and ensure timely completion of project goals. This position requires a blend of analytical and interpersonal skills to navigate complex project landscapes effectively. The role is hybrid, requiring three days on-site in Belfast.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare clear and concise progress reports tailored to diverse audiences.
• Provide effective check and challenge on reports produced by other functions.
• Utilise best practice PMO methodologies to maintain plans, risks, and issues that align with stakeholder needs.
• Drive project outcomes as a representative of the Markets team.
• Facilitate remediation-related discussions with Markets product lines.
• Analyse project data proactively and track progress against established goals.
• Recognise and articulate emerging problems, bringing the right stakeholders together for resolution.
• Communicate project status effectively across various stakeholders to promote partner involvement.
• Define, teach, and enforce good project management practices, breaking down complex activities into manageable tasks.
• Liaise with Business SMEs, providing necessary support for timely project completion.

Key Skills:

• Experience in regulatory programmes.
• Knowledge of Markets, including risk and controls, trade lifecycle, and products is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Data Governance, Data Quality, and Controls is preferred.
• Articulate and effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to investigate deeply into content while maintaining a broader portfolio perspective.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across large organisations.
• Ability to drive progress and ensure deadlines are met, issue by issue.
• Experience managing inter-department dependencies (e.g., Compliance, Technology, Internal Audit).
• Proficient in planning and organising, adaptable in team settings and independent work.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of driving positive change.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Proven experience and successes in similar roles.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

Salary (Rate): £400

City: Belfast

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance