Project Manager
Posted Today by Morson Edge (Financial Services)
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Project Manager role focuses on leading technology and business change projects within an asset management firm, specifically in fixed income. The position requires managing multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with stakeholders across various regions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and a solid understanding of financial instruments. This is a 6-month contract position classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end project delivery using agile methods.
- Produce clear project documentation including plans, RAID logs, and status updates.
- Chair meetings with senior and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Communicate complex problems simply and effectively to both business and technical audiences.
- Keep multiple projects on track and within scope while delivering value quickly.
Key Skills:
- Proven project management experience within an asset management firm.
- Solid knowledge of fixed income, money market, and derivative instruments.
- Strong communication skills tailored to various audience levels.
- Strong organisational skills and sound judgement.
- Ability to manage competing priorities at pace.
- Motivational leadership style and ability to build strong working relationships.
- Adaptability to new environments.
- Nice to have: Background in development or operations, or a professional qualification such as PMP or Scrum Master.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Project Manager – Fixed Income | Asset Management 6-months contract Umbrella rate (Inside IR35) We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a Fund Manager and lead the delivery of technology and business change projects across fixed income and wider investment management business.
The Role You'll manage multiple projects simultaneously, keeping them on track, on scope, and delivering value quickly. Working with stakeholders from board level to operations across EMEA, APAC, and NA, you'll drive delivery with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.
What You'll Do Manage end-to-end project delivery using agile methods, produce clear project documentation (plans, RAID logs, status updates), chair meetings with senior and cross-functional stakeholders, and communicate complex problems simply and effectively to both business and technical audiences.
What We're Looking For You must have proven project management experience within an asset management firm, with solid knowledge of fixed income, money market, and derivative instruments. You'll be a confident communicator who can tailor their style from board level down, with strong organisational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities at pace. You motivate rather than dictate, build strong working relationships, and adapt quickly to new environments.
Nice to Have A background in development or operations, or a professional qualification such as PMP or Scrum Master.