Front Office Project Manager - Investments

Goodman Masson

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
  • Apply easily
We are seeking a highly motivated Front Office Project Manager – Investments to deliver change initiatives within a leading investment management environment. This role is focused on managing front-to-back projects that enhance the tools, systems, and processes used by portfolio managers and research teams.You will act as the key link between investment professionals and project/change functions, ensuring business needs are captured, translated, and delivered effectively. This is a hands-on role with visibility to senior stakeholders and real impact on how investment teams operate.Key ResponsibilitiesLead front-office change projects from requirements gathering through to delivery and post-implementation.Work closely with portfolio managers, research analysts, and senior stakeholders to define needs and translate them into actionable project outcomes.Deliver and optimise use of front-office systems and data platforms such as FactSet, Bloomberg, Snowflake, Alteryx, and Power BI.Improve governance, risk processes, and investment data infrastructure to support decision-making.Coordinate across business, change, and technology teams to ensure aligned project execution.Manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and risks, ensuring delivery of agreed outcomes.Embed solutions into front office teams, with appropriate documentation, training, and stakeholder support.Skills & ExperienceProven experience as a Project Manager / Change Manager within asset management, wealth management, or capital markets.Strong knowledge of investment processes, research workflows, and portfolio management tools.Hands-on experience with front-office platforms: FactSet, Bloomberg, and ideally Snowflake, Alteryx, Power BI.Recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) desirable.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leaders.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools.Ideal BackgroundFront-office change, transformation, or investment operations project experience.Exposure to product governance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks in investment management.Track record of delivering projects that improve investment platforms, tools, or processes.

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