Project Manager

About Lombard International Assurance

Lombard International Assurance is a leading Luxembourg-based provider of insurance-based wealth solutions across Europe. A part of Utmost Group, Lombard International’s solutions are largely based on unit-linked insurance policies, serving the needs of affluent, high net worth (HNW), and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals.

On 30 December 2024, Utmost Group announced it had completed the acquisition of Lombard International Assurance Holdings Sarl and the company will be fully rebranded to Utmost Luxembourg S.A. by the end of 2025.

About Utmost Group Plc

Utmost Group plc is a leading provider of insurance and savings solutions. Its principal businesses are Utmost international and Utmost Life and Pensions, which together are responsible for £109bn of primarily unit-linked policyholder assets for 5000,000 policyholders, on a proforma basis at HY 2024 following the acquisition of Lombard International Assurance Holding Sarl. Utmost Group plc is subject to group supervision by the PRA.

About Utmost International

Utmost International is a leading provider of insurance-based wealth solutions. Utmost international operates across the UK, Europe Latin America; Asia, and the Middle East. Its solutions are largely based on unit-linked insurance policies, serving the needs of affluent, high net worth (HNW), and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals.

On a proforma basis at HY 2024 following the acquisition of Lombard International Assurance Holdings Sarl, Utmost International would have managed £103bn of assets under administration on behalf of approximately 210,000 policyholders.

Your role – Are you ready for a challenge?

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the initiation, planning, execution and delivery of projects according to agreed deadlines, within scope and specified budget. This includes coordinating collective efforts of project team members and/or third-party contractors in order to deliver value to end clients and foster a culture of excellence.

Your Responsibilities Will Be As Follows

• Developing and managing project plans, timelines and budgets to ensure successful project delivery;
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment;
• Creating effective working relationships to ensure project requirements are met and deliverables are completed on time;
• Controlling project goals and scope, managing potential change requests by ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained;
• Identifying and mitigating project risks and issues, and develop contingency plans as needed;
• Facilitating project meetings, including kick-off, status and steering committee meetings.
• Communicating project status, progress, risks and issues to stakeholders and senior management;
• Adhering to internal change management methodology and ensuring project documentation is complete, accurate, and up-to-date;
• Overseeing quality controls throughout the project lifecycle;
• Motivating teams to work together in the most efficient manner.
  
  

Your profile – Have you got what it takes to become our Project Manager?

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Engineering, Computer Science or any related field;
• At least 5 years’ experience in project management in the financial sector, preferably with a unit-linked life insurance company;
• Proven track record in successfully running complex IT related projects within the financial industry;
• Advanced technical knowledge of general and specialized applications, software and hardware used in organizations within the financial industry;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, each with its own set of challenges and requirements;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word);
• Strong knowledge of Jira application (Atlassian) for agile project management;
• Strong knowledge of Confluence application (Atlassian) for collaboration & knowledge sharing;
• Fluency in English language is mandatory.
  
  

We offer you

Sitting at the crossroads of private banking, asset management and insurance, we operate in a well-established and fast-growing segment of the financial services industry. We offer a thriving and entrepreneurial work environment, with the opportunity to work across multiple geographies, learn valuable new skills, develop great expertise, and establish long-lasting relationships. It is an exciting opportunity to build a network of contacts across the organisation in a collaborative and diverse workplace. Our Luxembourg office is home to a diverse team of over 50 nationalities and we are always looking for exceptional talent to join our team. Because our people are our greatest assets, you will enjoy reward and recognition packages. We also offer you the possibility to shape your professional career in line with your own goals and the opportunity to work with the top talent in the industry. We are committed to extending equal employment opportunities to all individuals.

Be a part of our community!

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, colour, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Given the sensitive nature of our business, industry sector and the role as described, the selected candidate is required to provide a criminal record (Bulletin n°3 for Luxembourgish residents). This excerpt will be kept by Lombard International Assurance S.A. in compliance with article 8-5 (2) of the law of 23 July 2016 and for no longer than one month from the conclusion of the employment contract; otherwise, it will be destroyed without any undue delay should the candidate not be hired.

Should you be interested in pursuing this opportunity, please send your application in full confidence to Lombard International Assurance S.A, https://www.lombardinternational.com/en-US/Careers/Job-Board

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