Project Manager — Financial Services (Banking / Securities)

Purpose:Deliver complex software projects for banks and securities firms by running project delivery end-to-end, coordinating multi-vendor integrations, negotiating vendor terms on behalf of clients, and managing subcontractor execution to ensure scope, timelines, quality, and client value.Key responsibilities- Own delivery of assigned projects: scope control, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.- Lead integration work with multiple external vendors (core banking, market data, payment gateways, cloud providers).- Represent client interests when negotiating with vendors (pricing, SLAs, funding programs such as AWS).- Manage subcontractors: selection, onboarding, performance monitoring, and invoices.- Run regular client governance (status, escalations, acceptance criteria, UAT).- Produce and maintain project artefacts: plans, RAID logs, integration specs, cutover plans.- Ensure compliance with client security and regulatory requirements relevant to banking/securities.- Coach and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams and BAs.