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Trade Finance Project Manager

INTEC SELECT LIMITED
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

London, Greater London EC2V7NQ, England

Salary

£750 - £35 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Tier One Investment Bank is seeking a Trade Finance Project Manager for a 6-month initial contract at £750 per day (Inside IR35).
  • The ideal candidate should have extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager in Trade Finance, preferably within banking or financial services.
  • Key responsibilities include defining project scope, overseeing the Testing & Quality Assurance phase, and managing third-party vendors.
  • Candidates must possess strong knowledge of Trade Finance Products and have hands-on experience with Trade Finance Systems, particularly Eximbills.
  • This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work in an Agile or hybrid project delivery environment.
Trade Finance Project Manager – Tier One Investment Bank - £750 p/day (Inside IR35) - 6 Month initial contractOverview:An excellent opportunity has arisen with our client, a Tier 1 Investment Bank, seeking a Senior Project Manager with expertise in Trade Finance to support a critical initiative. They require a specialist with deep knowledge of Trade Finance Products to drive the next phase, particularly as it moves into the Testing stage.The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Trade Finance Systems and be able to challenge business stakeholders effectively while ensuring the successful delivery of the project.Role & Responsibilities:
  • Define project scope and deliverables that support business goals with senior management and stakeholders, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated, resources allocated, and preparatory work completed.
  • Develop and maintain robust relationships with key business and IT stakeholders to ensure alignment on business analysis, development, testing, and implementation activities.
  • Oversee the Testing & Quality Assurance phase, ensuring systems meet business requirements and are fit for purpose.
  • Manage third-party vendors and ensure the quality of delivery within Trade Finance operations.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify areas for enhancement within Trade Finance operations, ensuring efficiency improvements and compliance.
  • Provide regular updates to senior management, ensuring transparency on project progress, risks, and key performance indicators.
Essential Skills & Experience:
  • Extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager in Trade Finance, ideally within banking or financial services.
  • Strong knowledge of Trade Finance Products and ability to challenge business stakeholders on system functionality and requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with Trade Finance Systems (Eximbills highly desirable).
  • Proven track record of successfully managing IT and business projects within complex regulatory environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business functions.
  • Understanding of testing methodologies and the ability to oversee system testing and validation.
  • Experience working in an Agile or hybrid project delivery environment.
  • Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or ITIL are advantageous.
Contract Details:
  • £750 per day (Inside IR35)
  • 6-month initial contract.
  • London-based (Hybrid 3x Per Week)

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.