Technical Project Manager - Trading

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Company Profile - Financial Services
In this Project Manager job in London, you'll be joining a leading financial services firm operating across multiple business lines, including trading venues, surveillance, and technology. Known for its innovation and agility, the company plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of European financial markets.
 
With a strong focus on technology and regulation, the firm has carved out a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance transparency, reduce costs, and improve market efficiency.
 
Job Description - Technical Project Manager (Financial Technology)
In this Project Manager job in London, you'll be working at the heart of the business, coordinating critical initiatives across development, operations, client management, surveillance, and senior leadership.
 
This is a central role where you'll be responsible for driving the delivery of complex, enterprise-scale projects across core business lines. You'll be creating structured project plans, managing resources and timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring clear communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
 
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and has the leadership and attention to detail needed to deliver high-impact projects in a regulated setting.
 
Key Responsibilities - Project Manager (Financial Technology)
In this Technical Project Manager job in London, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing project management frameworks, tools, and best practices.
• Creating detailed project plans, defining scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Coordinating critical software releases in a regulated environment.
• Acting as the central point of contact across departments to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to protect delivery timelines.
• Proactively learning technical concepts to communicate effectively with engineering teams.
• Challenging stakeholders and proposing innovative solutions to complex problems.

Job Requirements - Project Manager (Financial Technology)
For this Project Manager job, we are looking for:
 
Essential:

• Proven experience delivering multiple concurrent technology projects
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum SDLC methodologies.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience working with engineering teams and managing software delivery.
• Basic understanding of exchange-based order book trading.

Desirable:

• PRINCE2 or APM certification (or equivalent).
• Exposure to various asset classes (equities, ETFs, derivatives, bonds, commodities).
• Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data systems.
• Understanding of ultra-low latency distributed computing environments.
• Experience in highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Linux-based infrastructure and distributed server architecture.

Skills - Project Manager (Financial Technology)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset.
• Collaborative and confident in stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical and proactive in identifying and resolving issues.

Benefits of the Job - Project Manager (Financial Technology)

• £40,000 - £50,000 salary based on experience
• Centrally located offices in London.
• Opportunity to work in a high-growth, innovative financial services firm.
• Exposure to cutting-edge trading technology and regulated markets.
• Private healthcare and insurance.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Looking for Technical Project Manager jobs in London and keen to work at the intersection of finance and technology? If you're an experienced project manager with a passion for delivering impactful solutions in a regulated environment, apply for this Project Manager job today.