Infrastructure Project Manager

ION Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial technology provider is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee infosec and operational projects from either London or Woking. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical network understanding and experience in financial markets, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This role focuses on streamlining client onboarding processes and leading initiatives to enhance infrastructure across regions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technology or network role in financial markets is essential.
• A clear and concise communicator with attention to detail is required.
• Understanding of change management and ITIL processes is important.

Responsibilities

• Oversee infosec, operational and strategic projects throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Run multi-stream initiatives involving both internal and external stakeholders.
• Streamline Client Onboarding process to ensure seamless experience.

Skills

Good Technical Network understanding

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with Vendor & Client Engagement

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Infrastructure Project Manager

ION Markets, Full-time, London or Woking

We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to be based in either our London or Woking office to help co‑ordinate as part of a team all client & network activities for ION markets globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Manager in charge of overseeing infosec, operational and strategic projects throughout the full delivery lifecycle.
• Experienced Project Manager able to run multi‑stream mid‑large initiatives involving both internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of Global Network & Security Initiatives to enhance connectivity and safeguard our infrastructure across regions.
• Streamlining Client Onboarding process to ensure a seamless experience for new customers and faster integration with our systems.
• Focus on BAU & Capacity Management, ensuring that day‑to‑day operations run smoothly while scaling resources to meet increasing demands.
• Lead Consolidation / Redesign Initiatives to optimize existing systems and reduce complexity across the organization.
• Conduct thorough Investigatory Analysis Work to identify potential inefficiencies, assess risks, and uncover opportunities for improvement across our network and security architecture.

Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Good Technical Network understanding
• Experience in a technology and/or network role in financial markets
• Clear, accurate and concise communicator with strict attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Experience adapting complex technical written and verbal communication to be suitable for a for a non‑technical audience.
• Understanding of change management and ITIL processes
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize own workload and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Experience with Vendor & Client Engagement
• Commercial and technical awareness of the exchange, network and extranet landscape with the ability to generate cost estimates + work to agreed budget
• Degree level education

About us

We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high‑value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

• Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.

• Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker‑dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.

ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe. Our ever‑expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.

ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.