Project Manager (Financial Markets) at IQbusiness

Job Description

• We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager with a background in management consulting to join our growing team in Cape Town / Johannesburg. This is a hybrid role requiring in‑office presence three days per week.
• As part of a collaborative and high‑performing environment, you will lead strategic projects across financial services, asset management, banking, and insurance. You’ll bring the structured thinking of consulting into real delivery contexts helping clients navigate transformation, improve processes, and unlock measurable impact.
• If you’re energised by solving complex challenges, excited to work alongside motivated professionals, and curious about the flexibility and exposure that contracting offers, this role is designed for you.

Key Responsibilities and Output Areas Include:

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Drive end‑to‑end project execution, from scoping and planning to delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Translate business problems into actionable plans, ensuring clarity, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
• Manage timelines, risks, and dependencies with precision while keeping delivery human and collaborative.

Consulting Mindset in Action

• Apply structured problem‑solving and analytical frameworks to financial services projects.
• Partner with clients to design solutions that balance regulatory requirements, operational realities, and innovation.
• Bring consulting discipline into project environments—story lining, stakeholder engagement, and crisp communication.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across banking, insurance, and asset management.
• Build trust and credibility quickly, ensuring alignment between business and technical teams.
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge sharing within the team

Key Requirements

• 4+ years in management consulting or project management, ideally within financial services.
• Proven experience leading projects in banking, insurance, or asset management.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical ability, with a consulting toolkit (story lining, frameworks, structured communication).
• Ability to thrive in agile, fast‑paced environments.
• Clear communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Technical & Domain Knowledge

• Familiarity with financial services processes (risk, compliance, operations, transformation).
• Understanding of regulatory and governance frameworks in banking or insurance.
• Exposure to digital transformation, process optimisation, or operating model design is advantageous.

Soft Skills

• Young, dynamic, and adaptable—comfortable with ambiguity and excited to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.
• A mindset that balances professionalism with authenticity.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (PMP, Prince2, Agile) are advantageous.

Nice to Have

• International consulting or project experience.
• Exposure to contracting or interim assignments.
• Interest in financial services innovation (fintech, digital banking, Insurtech).