Project / Programme Manager - Financial Services

Project Manager – Wealth & Asset Management / Capital Markets / Banking & Payments
Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Wealth & Asset Management, Capital Markets, Banking & Payments | Type: Permanent 

Help Shape Platform-Led Change in Financial Services

The Role
We're looking for experienced Project Managers with deep insight into the business and operating models of wealth managers, asset managers, and investment platforms. You'll work closely with top-tier clients on complex platform transformation and migration programmes—often involving systems like Aladdin, Avaloq, Cinqor, FNZ, and Charles River. This role requires not just project management skills, but a hands-on understanding of how investment firms run front to back.

What You'll Do

• Lead platform change and migration projects across front office, operations, and technology functions

• Deliver end-to-end regulatory or strategic change across multiple workstreams and stakeholders

• Own project governance, tracking and reporting—ensuring transparency and proactive risk management

• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to align priorities and ensure successful outcomes

• Guide and support client teams through change adoption, training, and business readiness

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in Wealth & Asset Management, Capital Markets, or Banking & Payments

• 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

Bonus Points For

• 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

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions

• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture

• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications

• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services

• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually: Take your pick—workshops, certifications, e-learning—your growth, your way. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.
Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco
We're committed to a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we'll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture champions diversity, equity and inclusivity, and we bring a collaborative mindset to our partnerships with clients and colleagues. #BeYourselfAtWork is the cornerstone of our success and a value that our employees live and breathe every day.