Project Manager - ESG Regulatory Disclosure

This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead ESG regulatory disclosure projects within the financial services industry. Based in London, the role will drive compliance with evolving sustainability and regulatory requirements, coordinate multiple workstreams across EMEA, and ensure robust governance, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.

Client Details

The hiring organisation is a well-established and respected entity in the financial services sector. With a strong global presence, they are committed to delivering excellence in their operations and aligning with evolving regulatory standards.

Description

• Manage the full project lifecycle for a complex ESG regulatory programme.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams and track interdependencies across teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, roadmaps, budgets, and governance structures.
• Ensure project deliverables meet regulatory and business requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams across multiple locations and business areas.
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and mitigation plans where required.
• Drive effective stakeholder engagement, including senior executives and steering committees.
• Produce and maintain project documentation to support regulatory scrutiny and audit requirements.
• Support implementation of sustainability-related regulatory frameworks and disclosure requirements.
• Oversee testing, implementation, and transition of solutions into business-as-usual operations.
• Monitor project progress, benefits realisation, and delivery against agreed objectives.
• Adapt project plans to accommodate regulatory changes and business impacts.

Profile

A successful Project Manager - ESG Regulatory Disclosure should have:

• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional project management certification such as PMP or APM preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' project management experience.
• Strong background delivering projects within financial services, banking, or capital markets.
• Experience managing medium to large-scale change initiatives.
• Understanding of financial services regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of ESG, sustainability, climate-related initiatives, or regulatory disclosure programmes is highly desirable.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders, including executive-level sponsors and steering committees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong governance, risk management, and project reporting capabilities.

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate between £500 and £600 inside IR35.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact ESG projects within the financial services industry.
• Interim role offering flexibility and career growth potential.
• Collaborative work environment in a London-based office.

If you are a skilled Project Manager, we encourage you to apply today!