Role: Project Manager
Location: London or Northampton or Knutsford (Hybrid)
Duration: 6/12 Months
Day rate: £525 via Umbrella
We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Project Manager to support governance, oversight, and change delivery across Group Stress Testing and Risk, Finance & Treasury (RFT). You will work in a fast-paced environment, partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance, effective governance, and high-quality project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver governance frameworks and artefacts supporting Group Stress Testing compliance.
Maintain evidence and audit trails (RAIDs, reporting packs, board papers).
Provide project analytics and reporting, including dashboards, financials, and change control insights.
Support end-to-end project lifecycle across Stress Testing & Impairments.
Drive consistency, best practice sharing, and continuous improvement across the function.
Build strong relationships with global stakeholders and influence governance outcomes.Essential Skills
Experience managing complex business change at portfolio level.
Strong background in governance, audit, risk, controls, or regulatory environments.
Prior experience in financial services (Barclays experience a strong advantage).
Ability to manage multiple priorities and translate complex requirements into governance frameworks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to prepare presentations, briefings, and reports.
Solid understanding of risk, compliance, governance, and project management lifecycle.Desired Skills
Experience with Navigator or similar governance tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-influencing abilities.
Highly proactive, resilient, and able to learn new systems quickly