Business Unit: CS&O Financial Crime
Salary range: £67,200 - £84,000 per annum
Location: UK Hybrid – Occasional travel to local hub
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Our Team

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Project Manager to join our Financial Crime Transformation Programme.  We're a dedicated group with a singular focus: Transformed capability to detect and deter Financial Crime..

Our Senior Project Managers benefit from robust support, collaborating with a diverse network of individuals ranging from programme managers, sponsors, senior leaders and more, to talented developers, architects, designers and specialists. If you're passionate about spearheading the delivery of compliant financial crime solutions, this role might be the perfect fit for you!

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and Manage Projects and Programs: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects from inception to completion
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
• Work with various tech and business teams to arrive and track the plans, collaborate with key stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including CIO, operations, risk, audit and owning business units, to ensure project alignment with strategic goals
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project delivery
• Manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with financial objectives
• Ensure all project deliverables meet high-quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements
• Mentor and lead project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Provide regular project status updates to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting progress, challenges, and achievements

We need you to have

• Experience in managing complex projects within the banking or financial services sector
• Experience in identifying and managing project risks
• Experience in budget management and financial planning
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies
• A passion for moving the bank forward, partnering with business areas to get the best delivery possible every time.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage cross-functional teams
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Ability to think strategically and align project objectives with broader business goals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges

It’s a bonus if you have but not essential

• Experience leading Financial crime transformation or migration programs

Red Hot Rewards  

• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time)​ plus the option to buy more. 
• Up to five extra paid well-being days per year​.  
• 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.  
• Market-leading pension.  
• Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.  
• Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.  

And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. 

If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.  

Say hello to Virgin Money 

Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider.  

Be yourself at Virgin Money 

At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.  We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard.    

As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion.  If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team careers@virginmoney.com

Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Now the legal bit 
Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. 

If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.