Transfer Agency Project Manager
Transfer Agency Project Manager12 Month Contract (Initial)ManchesterHybrid WorkingPontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile Banking clients. They are currently looking for a Project Manager to support their Transfer Agency Onboarding team for an initial 12-month contract. However, there may be scope for extension.Role Overview:Support delivery of Project Frontier with focus on UK Transfer Agency onboarding and migrationCombine strong PM capability with TA experienceOperate as a client-facing onboarding PM, supporting regular engagement with stakeholdersKey Responsibilities:Deliver and coordinate TA project activities from planning through implementation and stabilisationDevelop and maintain integrated plans, milestones, and dependencies across workstreamsAct as day-to-day interface with client and stakeholders, supporting calls, workshops, and governance forumsMaintain and actively manage RAID logs (risks, issues, dependencies) and drive mitigation actionsTrack delivery progress and escalate risks, issues, or slippage as requiredProduce clear status reporting (RAG, milestones, key decisions) for governance and stakeholders Support preparation of governance packs, reporting decks, and decision papersEnsure audit-ready documentation and traceability across delivery artefactsCoordinate with TA operational teams (e.g. registration, AML/KYC, investor services)Support service definition (SLDs), onboarding readiness, and migration planning activitiesSkills & Experience:Project Management experience (financial services / transformation programmes)Transfer Agency experience (UK market exposure preferred)Strong experience in:Planning, milestone tracking, and dependency managementRisk & issue management (RAID)Status reporting and governanceProven ability to face off to clients and senior stakeholdersStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsAble to operate effectively across multi-workstream programmesLocation:This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to work from the clients Manchester office 4 days a week.Working hours:Standard working hours with some flex where required.If you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today.If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.Pontoon Solutions is an equal opportunities company
read more