Senior Project Manager - Financial Services (Governance & Delivery)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Reporting to: CTO / COO

The client

My client is a fast-growing UK fintech on a mission to make financial services more accessible, transparent, and customer-centric. FCA Authorised and regulated, they specialise in responsible lending, using technology and data to deliver better outcomes for our customers while operating within a highly regulated environment.

A business in scale-up mode — with a modern technology platform, an expanding customer base, and a clear ambition to build a market-leading lending proposition. With around 100 employees, they combine the pace and ownership of a startup with the discipline required in financial services.

Role Purpose

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end governance, oversight, and delivery of all internal projects.

This role ensures that change initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, aligned to regulatory expectations, and governed through a robust framework.

Key Responsibilities

- Define and implement project governance frameworks

- Oversee delivery of all internal projects

- Maintain a centralised project portfolio

- Manage risks, issues, and compliance requirements

- Provide executive-level reporting

- Coordinate cross-functional teams

- Drive continuous improvement

Required

- 5+ years in relevant project/programme management

- Experience in UK fintech, credit cards or consumer lending

- Strong understanding of FCA, Consumer Duty, and governance

- Experience managing multiple projects

- Outstanding stakeholder management skills

Compensation

Salary: £85,000 – £95,000

Benefits: Private health insurance