Project Manager
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.
Role Title: - Project Manager – Capital Markets Focus
Location: Glasgow
Duration: 31/12/2026
Days on site: 2-3
Pay Rate: £402 per day all inc. (PAYE through Umbrella)
Role Description:
**Role Overview**
- Experienced Project Manager with deep domain expertise in capital markets, driving delivery of complex initiatives across trading, risk, regulatory, and front-to-back transformation programs.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, ensuring predictable delivery, and aligning technology outcomes with strategic business objectives in fast-paced financial environments.
**Core Expertise**
- End-to-end project delivery (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
- Capital markets: Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, FX
- Front-to-back trade lifecycle (pre-trade, execution, post-trade)
- Regulatory programs (MiFID II, EMIR, Dodd-Frank)
- Risk & PnL systems, market data platforms
- Stakeholder management (Traders, Quants, Risk, Ops, IT)
- Budgeting, planning, and resource management
**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring timelines, scope, and budget adherence
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, and dependencies
- Coordinate across business and technology teams to ensure seamless execution
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Traders, and SMEs to define requirements and priorities
- Ensure alignment between project deliverables and trading/risk business objectives
- Provide regular status reporting to senior stakeholders and leadership
- Drive governance, audit readiness, and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Support Agile practices where applicable while maintaining delivery accountability
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.