Summary: A prestigious investment bank is seeking an experienced Application Portfolio Manager for a 6-month contract. The role involves managing the IT relationship with the business, overseeing a portfolio of technology change projects, and leading a team of IT business analysts. Candidates should have a strong background in financial services and be comfortable managing vendor relationships and budgets. The position offers flexibility with either an inside IR35 day rate contract or a Fixed Term Contract. The role is based in London with a hybrid working pattern, requiring a minimum of 3 days on-site.
Application Portfolio Manager
Description:
Application Portfolio Manager, Banking London, City 6 month contract £600 - £700 day rate inside IR35 OR FTC A prestigious, globally recognised investment bank is looking for an experienced Application Portfolio Manager / IT Business Relationship Manager to join their technology team on a 6-month basis. This is a high-profile, varied role sitting at the intersection of technology and the business. You'll be the go-to person for IT across the division; owning the relationship, the applications portfolio, and the delivery. Available as either an inside IR35 day rate contract or a Fixed Term Contract - whichever works best for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Owning the IT relationship with the business, acting as a trusted partner and point of escalation
- Managing a rolling portfolio of technology change projects, from business analysis through to delivery
- Acting as application owner across major business applications — full lifecycle from implementation to decommission
- Leading stakeholder meetings to provide visibility on project progress, risks and incidents
- Managing vendor relationships, SLAs and contractual governance
- Overseeing IT budget planning and charge-back processes for the division
- Leading and developing a team of IT business analysts
- Ensuring applications are compliant, documented and up to date in the CMDB
Key Requirements
- Proven IT application / senior IT relationship management experience in financial services
- Strong background in Financial Services, Investment Banking, M&A or CRM application environments
- Solid project management and business analysis skills (Prince2, PMP or equivalent a plus)
- Confident managing vendors, budgets and demanding senior stakeholders
- A natural leader who can inspire both direct reports and matrix-managed teams
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
- Global outlook — comfortable supporting users and stakeholders across multiple locations
Why Apply?
- Work at the heart of one of the world's most iconic financial institutions
- High-visibility role with genuine impact across a prestigious global business
- Flexibility on engagement model — IR35 contract or FTC employee
- London-based with a hybrid working pattern (3 days on-site minimum)
Interested? Apply now or send your CV directly. Interviews moving quickly.
