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Job Title: Project Manager, Project Management & Business Development

Location: New York

One of Scandinavia's largest financial institutions. With a strong international footprint and a long-standing presence in New York, the firm serves large corporate clients across strategic sectors including energy, healthcare and ocean industries, supported by a full range of corporate and investment banking products and services. The firm has around 180 employees in New York and collaborates closely with colleagues across the broader Group.

About the role:

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead and deliver cross-functional projects and initiatives across the firm's North America franchise. The role includes end-to-end responsibility for scoping, planning, execution, governance, and stakeholder management for strategic, regulatory, operational, and business-driven initiatives. It offers broad responsibility, close collaboration with senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives across a wide range of topics.

Responsibilities:

Lead and drive assigned projects and initiatives from planning through execution

Manage project timelines, deliverables, governance, and follow-up to ensure execution against agreed scope, timeline, and objectives

Structure complex topics, identify key issues, and develop practical recommendations

Prepare decision materials, presentations, and other supporting documentation to help drive progress and decision-making

Coordinate across functions and geographies to ensure alignment

Support implementation and change management throughout the project lifecycle

Maintain clear project governance and documentation in line with internal standards and regulatory expectations

Ensure that projects are delivered in line with the firm's project management standards, internal policies, and relevant regulatory requirements

Contribute to strengthening project management discipline, tools, and execution practices across the organization

Support additional priorities within Project Management & Business Development, as relevant for the role

What we're looking for:

2-4 years of relevant experience in management consulting, project management, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical and project-based environment

Undergraduate degree with a strong academic record; advanced degree is an advantage

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex topics, frame decisions for key stakeholders and drive them forward independently

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization and tailor messaging appropriately

Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality output in a fast-paced environment

Highly skilled in PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and SharePoint

Fluent English

Preferred experience:

Knowledge of or experience in banking or financial services

Experience using AI tools to support analysis, draft materials, and improve efficiency in project delivery

Experience working across international teams or in a matrixed organization

Personal qualities:

Highly structured and analytical, with strong problem-solving skills

Proactive and results-driven

Strong interpersonal skills

Positive, collaborative, and team-oriented

High level of professionalism and integrity

We the firm offers:

The firm offers an exciting and independent role in an international and fast-paced environment, with broad exposure across business and support functions. You will work on strategically important initiatives and collaborate closely with senior stakeholders locally and across the broader organization. This is a strong opportunity for someone coming from consulting or a similar environment who is looking to move into an in-house role with greater ownership and the ability to follow initiatives from strategy through implementation.

You will join a collaborative and supportive environment with strong professional standards and good opportunities for continuous learning, internal mobility, and long-term career development.