Project Manager - Asset Management Implementation Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: London - 3 days in the office (will be moving to 5 days) Contract: 12 months
Project Manager - Asset Management Implementation
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: London - 3 days in the office (will be moving to 5 days)
Contract: 12 months
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the implementation of a global operating model within the core elements of Investment Operations. The position offers the chance to work on a significant, multi-year programme that will shape the future of asset management operations on a global scale. You will be joining a highly supportive environment where leadership is committed to your professional development and career mobility. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in collaborative settings, values knowledge sharing, and is eager to make meaningful contributions while expanding their expertise in business analysis and financial operations. With access to robust training opportunities and exposure to complex projects, you will have every resource needed to refine your skills and achieve your full career potential.
• Work on a high-impact, multi-year project focused on implementing a strategic global operating model for investment operations, offering exceptional scope for professional growth and skill development.
• Benefit from supportive leadership and a culture that prioritises team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and ongoing training opportunities designed to help you reach your career goals.
• Engage with diverse teams across multiple functions and regions, building strong networks while contributing to the success of a transformative initiative in the asset management sector.
What you'll do:
As Project Manager - Asset Management Implementation, you will immerse yourself in one of the most ambitious transformation programmes within investment operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve orchestrating complex migrations and implementations while ensuring all stakeholders are aligned towards common goals. You will be instrumental in designing robust strategies for both migration and testing phases-ensuring systems are ready for change without disruption. By working collaboratively with cross-functional teams across different regions, you will foster best practices that drive operational efficiency. Your ability to build relationships will be crucial as you coordinate efforts between internal teams and external partners. Success in this role means not only delivering on project milestones but also contributing innovative ideas that improve processes and outcomes for everyone involved.
• Serve as the primary liaison between all functional teams including Operations, Business Management, Front and Middle Office, Sales, Client Services, Compliance, Legal, Technology, service providers, third-party vendors, and the internal programme team to ensure seamless communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Design, execute, and manage the migration Command Centre as well as develop and maintain the comprehensive implementation playbook that guides all phases of the migration process.
• Support and drive the testing strategy by ensuring systems and processes are fully prepared for transition to the new strategic operating model, focusing on readiness and risk mitigation at every stage.
• Collaborate closely with various workstreams to design, track, and execute all aspects of testing activities including defect management, ensuring quality standards are consistently met across platforms.
• Partner with global and regional managers to establish consistency in best practices while providing thought leadership that influences operational excellence across locations.
• Define and evolve migration strategies that deliver economies of scale and reduce expense ratios as business grows while also improving timeliness and quality of global data integration.
• Take accountability for successful system migrations by overseeing readiness assessments, coordinating resources, managing timelines, and resolving issues promptly to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement by building strong partnerships with business units, technology teams, operations professionals, and other key contributors within a matrix organisation.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance product capabilities, and support business-led solutions that align with organisational objectives.
What you bring:
To excel as Project Manager - Asset Management Implementation you will bring substantial experience managing complex projects within financial services or investment operations environments. Your background should include successfully delivering large-scale initiatives where technology integration was critical. You possess advanced analytical skills which enable you to identify challenges early on while communicating solutions clearly across diverse audiences. Your interpersonal strengths allow you to nurture trust-based relationships both internally among colleagues and externally with partners or vendors. A collaborative mindset is essential as you work alongside others towards shared objectives-always seeking ways to support team members' growth while maintaining focus on collective success. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as JIRA or Confluence will help you navigate daily tasks efficiently; meanwhile your openness to learning ensures you stay ahead of evolving best practices.
• A minimum of eight years' relevant experience in project management within large-scale strategic initiatives involving significant technology and operational components.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing extensive testing efforts across multiple platforms with hands-on experience using JIRA governance tools and Confluence documentation systems.
• Exceptional prioritisation skills coupled with a proven ability to execute against deliverables while taking personal accountability for project outcomes and issue resolution.
• Analytical problem-solving abilities supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills that facilitate clear reporting and stakeholder updates.
• Proven track record of building cohesive partnerships with business units, operations teams, technology groups, and other stakeholders within matrix organisations.
• Experience leading high-performing teams of operations professionals by motivating others through supportive leadership approaches that encourage collaboration.
• Ability to challenge assumptions constructively and influence decision-making processes so that operational perspectives are always considered in final outcomes.
• Comprehensive understanding of investment processes along with associated market practices; able to think strategically about creating business-led solutions that add value.
• Preferred: Experience in investment accounting or middle office functions as well as product knowledge related to equities, unit dealing, mutual funds or similar offerings.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications plus familiarity with Tableau analytics tools or SQL databases; comfortable engaging with colleagues at all levels.
What sets this company apart:
The organisation behind this opportunity is renowned for its commitment to fostering talent through supportive leadership structures that prioritise employee wellbeing alongside business results. Here you'll find an inclusive culture where knowledge sharing is encouraged at every level-enabling individuals from all backgrounds to thrive together. Training opportunities abound so you can continually expand your skillset while pursuing new areas of interest within financial services. The company's dedication to flexible working arrangements ensures you can balance professional ambitions with personal commitments-making it easier than ever before to achieve long-term career satisfaction. As part of this team-driven environment you'll benefit from generous pension contributions (where applicable), access to cutting-edge resources for professional development, plus regular feedback designed specifically around helping you grow into future roles. Above all else this is an organisation where your contributions are valued-and where every voice matters when shaping tomorrow's investment landscape.
What's next:
If you're ready to take your project management career further by joining a collaborative team making real impact in asset management operations then this is your moment!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your next big career move awaits!
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to support you. Please reach out to us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss further.
This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
