We are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager to join an investment banking client of ours, based in Central London.

As the Project Manager, you will oversee and deliver a variety of key initiatives relating to the client's wider Trade Non-Performing Exposures (NPE) Optimisation Program. This will be mainly focussed from a nostro accounts and agent bank perspective.

This will include:

• Wholescale analysis of the custodian/nostro bank invoicing to identify transaction cost trends.
• Streamlining the custodian/nostro bank internal billing & invoicing methodology.
• Deep dive into cost allocation & reconciliation processes to ensure that costs are being appropriately based on trade economics and commercials.
• Assessment of existing operating model to identify potential opportunities for external fee reductions.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of financial markets and products (fixed income, equity, FX and OTC).
• Experience with both trade and post-trade activities.
• Worked within a middle office or settlements function with a strong understanding of workflows and processes associated with each.
• Strong data analytics skills.

Benefits

12-month contract. Paying in the region of £90,000 - £100,000 per annum, depending on experience.