Job Description:

Are you a project manager with a strong track record of leading change across regulatory environments? We are working on an exciting opportunity with a reputable financial services firm based in Newcastle.

This is a broad role and you will engage with senior stakeholders, deliver meaningful outcomes, and ensure strategic change is successfully implemented.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Experience managing full project life cycles
• Background in wealth management or the broader financial services industry.
• Experience working with formal methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, or Prince2.
• Project management certifications (e.g. Prince2, PMP) desirable.
• Exposure to regulatory change or business transformation projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across various business levels.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in risk management, budget control, and project reporting.
• Comfortable using project management tools and the Microsoft Office suite.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects within agreed time, cost and quality constraints.
• Apply appropriate delivery methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Prince2).
• Develop robust business cases in collaboration with subject matter experts and business owners.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and build strong relationships across departments.
• Manage project risks and issues proactively, ensuring escalation and resolution where necessary.
• Facilitate governance and reporting processes to support oversight and informed decision-making.

Benefits:

• A highly competitive salary
• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16149

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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