project manager investment banking

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner delivering end-to-end services and solutions across strategy, technology, design, engineering, and business operations. It helps organisations create business value through AI, technology, and people.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic projects and programmes from initiation through implementation;
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, budgets, and resource requirements;
• Develop and maintain project plans, RAID logs, governance documentation, and status reporting;
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives;
• Drive execution across cross-functional teams operating in global environments;
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog reviews where required;
• Apply SAFe Agile methodologies and frameworks to support large-scale programme delivery;
• Manage delivery using both Agile and Waterfall approaches based on project requirements;
• Coordinate with technology, operations, and business teams to ensure effective execution and issue resolution;
• Oversee testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities from a project management perspective;
• Develop testing governance, execution plans, defect management processes, and reporting frameworks;
• Ensure business stakeholders are aligned and adequately prepared for UAT execution;
• Monitor testing progress and manage resolution of issues impacting project delivery.

• Approximately 15+ years of overall industry experience, primarily within Financial Services;
• Minimum 6-7 years of Project Management and Programme Management experience at AVP or equivalent level;
• Strong experience delivering complex projects within Investment Banking environments;
• Good understanding of the trade lifecycle and front-to-back investment banking processes;
• Demonstrated expertise in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies;
• Experience managing large-scale testing and UAT activities from a project management perspective;
• Proven track record of managing senior stakeholders and programme sponsors;
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and influencing skills;
• Experience delivering projects under tight timelines and challenging environments;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel;
• Experience producing executive-level presentations, governance materials, and status reports;
• Understanding of investment banking operating models and governance frameworks;
• Awareness of regulatory change delivery processes within financial institutions;
• Knowledge of project governance, risk management, and control standards;
• Familiarity with testing, compliance, and audit requirements within banking environments;
• Nice to have: Experience within Finance, Accounting, Product Control, or Financial Reporting domains, SAFe Agile certification or practical SAFe implementation experience, PMP, Prince2, Agile PM, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification, experience managing global and multi-location teams, exposure to regulatory, risk, or transformation programmes within financial institutions.

• Hybrid work combines Company offices, client sites, and home; working from home 100% of the time is not permitted;
• Employee wellbeing support includes Mental Health Champions and access to Thrive and Peppy wellbeing apps;
• Training and development opportunities include thinktanks, hackathons, access to 250,000 courses, and external certifications;
• Capgemini is a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and offers an interview to candidates who declare a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria, provided they opt in during the application process.