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Financial Services Project Manager

Company:
Sphere Recruitment Specialists - Permanent,
Location:
Belfast, United Kingdom
Pay:
40000.000 - 55000.000
Posted:
December 08, 2025
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Description:

Project Manager – Financial Services

A leading international organisation with a rapidly expanding presence across Europe, the Middle East and North America is seeking experienced Project Managers to join its high-performing transformation function. The business operates across multiple jurisdictions and offers significant opportunities to work on major national and cross-border change initiatives within the financial services sector.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic internal team delivering large-scale projects spanning finance transformation, operational excellence, digital change, strategic initiatives and broader business transformation. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative and growth-oriented, providing real scope to develop your expertise while contributing to high-impact programmes across banking, payments and wider financial services.

If you are seeking a role that offers breadth, challenge and long-term progression within a global organisation, this opportunity provides a platform to do meaningful work while advancing your career.

Project & Programme Delivery

Lead complex, multi-workstream projects across financial services, delivering high-quality outcomes to tight timelines.

Manage programmes through the full lifecycle, ensuring strong governance, documentation and control.

Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple business units and jurisdictions.

Prepare and maintain core project documentation, including plans, status reports, RAID logs and initiation materials.

Define roles, responsibilities and communication strategies for stakeholders.

Map customer journeys for banking products

Identify and implement process improvements to drive operational efficiency.

Advise on project management best practice across Waterfall, Agile and hybrid approaches.

Facilitate workshops to shape scope, requirements and delivery outcomes.

Act as a key liaison between senior leaders, technical teams and business units.

Support the development of proposals, tenders and business cases for new initiatives.

Experience & Skills

Degree and recognised Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile etc.).

5 years’ plus project or programme management experience.

Strong background in financial services, ideally retail banking, asset management or insurance.

Familiarity with FCA and Central Bank of Ireland regulations

Proven delivery of end-to-end projects in complex environments.

Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What’s Offered

Basic £40,000 - £55,000

Performance-based bonus

Pension contributions

Promotion cycle and clear progression

Paid professional subscriptions

Health insurance group scheme discount

Employee assistance programme

Travel and wellness benefits

Life assurance and employee discounts

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