Project Manager

Purpose of the Job

Quintet Private Bank is a leading private bank in the wealth management sector. We are committed to our clients and their families, and pride ourselves on our personalised service based on a deep understanding of what clients want to achieve. Compared to others, we are small (<2,000 employees across 50 European and UK locations) with an ambition to stay true to our purpose to be the most trusted fiduciary of family wealth. When you join Quintet you are joining a company that values diversity of background, equal access to opportunities, career development, collaboration and inclusiveness. We want our employees to feel proud of being part of a company that is committed to do the right thing. You will have the opportunity to grow your career while developing personally and professionally through various resources and programmes. 

Quintet has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey and we see process standardization as a key efficiency enabler, allowing us to find synergies across the Group, move in future to a more harmonised IT Architecture and ensure a front-to-back collaborative way of working whilst reducing operational risk.

A dedicated function to drive Process Management and Project Delivery has been created, and we are currently seeking a Project Manager to join this team. 
The ideal candidate brings a background in consulting or project management, specifically within the wealth management / banking industry. The successful candidate will be a curious and result-oriented change agent, with the proven ability to deliver against agreed objectives, deliverables and timeline. He/she will be hands on in assisting to deploy a consistent methodology to redesign front-to-back processes across the Group, as we shift the current ways of working. This role is a unique opportunity for an impact-driven manager to participate and contribute to a major transformation across 5 countries – Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK. 

Travel across Quintet offices is required punctually.
 

Key Accountabilities

• Support the planning, delivery and monitoring of key change initiatives across the bank, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Identify potential risks and issues on projects, and assist in developing mitigation strategies. 
• Perform analytical deep dives, summarize key insights from large data sets and produce management reports as required
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including process documentation, project plans, status reports, risk registers
• Assist in the roll-out of our process redesign methodology across the Group, acting as a change agent to standardize and streamline processes across locations 
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are understood and met, with a strong “can do” attitude, promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Knowledge and Experience

• BA or Master degree in Business Administration or Engineering Sciences 
• 4-6 years of experience of which at least 3 in Management consulting 
• Previous experience in Financial service is a must, preferably in Wealth Management 
• Some experience in process management and risk management are a strong plus 
   

Attributes and Qualities

• Project management / consulting : a strong background in project management and / or consulting, with proven ability to analyse data, synthesize key findings into clear messages and document processes and pain points.
• Communication & collaboration: strong communication skills, both in writing and orally. Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships. 
• Strong organisational skills: ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Technical Skills

• Project management qualifications e.g. Prince 2, PMP
• Lean Six Sigma 

Languages Skills

• Fluency in English is a must
• French is desired
• German & Dutch are additional advantages