Capco

Project / Programme Manager - Financial Services

Capco · UK - Edinburgh

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
56 days
Capco's roles stay open a median of 56 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Capco's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Capco
high
509 stale, 19 reposted of 746 open
Hiring momentum
1111 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-28

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About this role

The Project Manager role focuses on leading platform transformation and migration projects within the financial services sector, particularly in Capital Markets. You will collaborate with top-tier clients, manage complex projects involving various investment platforms, and leverage AI tools to enhance project delivery and governance. The position requires a strong understanding of investment firms' operations and effective communication skills to guide clients through change adoption.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Capco as an employer.

What you need

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager in Capital Markets
  • Solid exposure to investment platforms or products—particularly Aladdin, Avaloq, Cinqor, FNZ, or Charles River
  • Strong understanding of business architecture in investment firms—front office, operations, and middle office
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with matrixed stakeholder structures
  • Effective communicator with a consultative mindset and ability to influence change
  • Curiosity and willingness to adopt approved AI tools and AI-enabled workflows to improve project delivery, collaboration, and productivity

Nice to have

  • Background in consulting
  • Experience with portfolio management systems and investment administration
  • Business consulting experience, especially in regulatory-driven change
  • Strong Agile and Waterfall delivery methodology knowledge
  • Familiarity with business readiness and user acceptance testing coordination

What you get

  • Discretionary bonus
  • Competitive pension
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance and critical illness cover
  • Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders
  • Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement

Worth weighing

  • Hybrid work model may require adaptability to both in-office and remote work environments
  • Role involves significant client interaction, which may require travel or flexible hours
  • Fast-paced environment may lead to high-pressure situations

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Listed by Capco on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-28. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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