Project Management Associate - COO Cross | SCIB

Project Management Associate - COO Cross | SCIB

Country: United Kingdom

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Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customised services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

The COO Cross team is at the heart of reshaping the SCIB via COO-led strategic initiatives to meet the demands of a dynamic and competitive landscape. Responsible for driving transformational change across the organisation, this team is focused on helping to enable scalable growth, operational excellence and market leading client-centric experience.

The team, apart from the Cross Transversal Strategy initiatives, also encompasses strategic elements common to all COO functions such as:

• KYC & Transaction Driven Financial Crime Transformation

• Pre Post Trade Services Transformation

• Oversight, countries & TOM

• Third Party Risk Management

• Sourcing

• HUBs Management

• Quality Control

• Cross Transversal Strategy Initiative

The difference you’ll make:

• Supporting coordination and management of a portfolio of change projects, including tracking progress, risks, dependencies, and key deliverables

• Assisting in managing the change budget, including monitoring spend, supporting forecasting, and preparing financial updates

• Contributing to execution oversight of the change portfolio, ensuring initiatives remain aligned to objectives and timelines

• Engaging with local and global stakeholders across business lines and support functions to support delivery and maintain effective communication

• Partnering with senior team members to support delivery of SCIB COO and business-related strategic transformation initiatives

• Identifying and contributing to opportunities for operational improvement, efficiency, and alignment with SCIB and Group priorities

• Supporting development and implementation of scalable, efficient, and client-focused operating models

• Contributing to change initiatives by supporting innovation and continuous improvement efforts

• Working collaboratively within a high-performing team, taking ownership of defined workstreams and supporting junior colleagues where appropriate

What you’ll bring:

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role.

• Previous experience in a project and/or programme management position within investment banking

• Experience with financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, or cost tracking

• Exposure to operating model design, process improvement, or change delivery methodologies

• Knowledge of banking products, regulation, and operations

• Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across functions and levels

• Well-developed organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines

• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a structured approach to delivering practical solutions

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrix environment with evolving priorities

• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience preparing updates and materials for stakeholders

What else you need to know:

This role is based at our offices in Triton Square, London located within easy walking distance from Warren Street and Euston.

We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop.

Equal Opportunities.

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

How we’ll reward you.

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognised. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver.

As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.

• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.

• 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.

• Free access to a range of digital health services, including GP.

• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.

• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more. 

• Company funded individual private medical insurance.

• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as, dental insurance, and health assessments.

• Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.

• Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships.

Learn more about our benefits and family friendly policies

What to do next:-

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.