Banking Systems Project Manager – Murex & SWIFT

A small international bank is looking for an experienced banking systems Project Manager to assist with some core existing projects; upgrades, automations and migrations.

Your responsibilities will cover:

• Assisting with the successful implementation of 3 main projects – the update of the Treasury system, the implementation of a new core banking system at the Branch and Comms Room Refurb
• Navigating the steering groups and change requests through Head Office
• Attending meetings with outsourced vendor (Banking infrastructure provider and Branch backup) to ensure high levels of service continues
• Assisting with the SWIFT Message format changes IS02022 Global changes for cross boarder payments
• Managing Phase-2 of the Murex project
• Managing in conjunction with Head Office the migration of Branch Guarantees to EximBills and the Onboarding in a new front end system for customers
• Providing oversight of Branch Third Party Risk Management for IT Contracts, ensuring Contracts and Licenses are managed correctly
• Co-ordinating with the Project team working on the Branch refurbishment to ensure smooth rebuild of the IT Comms room
• Providing support and enhancement to existing IT infrastructure – e.g. bringing in PowerBI software

Your experience must include:

• Strong proven and relevant IT project management skills gained within international banking, to lead, manage and deliver individual projects
• Good understanding of IT systems, Automations, Upgrades & Migrations, Cyber Security – including Midas, FPM, Power9 iSeries platform, iSeries IOS etc
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to liaise at all levels
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage workload

This role will be hybrid – working 3 days a week in the London office and 2 days remotely.