Quantitative Analyst - Modelling & Structured Credit

The JM Longbridge Group
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Interim Project Manager Credit Card Portfolio

Contract 6-9 months Inside IR35 Based in London, hybrid 2 days per week


We are seeking an experienced Interim Project Manager to step in and manage our credit card portfolio during a period of extended leave within the team. This is a unique opportunity to drive high-impact initiatives across a fast-paced, regulated environment while supporting significant business transformation and growth.


Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Ownership: Oversee programme planning across the full product lifecyclefrom launch through optimisation and ongoing management.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with teams across Product, Risk, Marketing, Operations, Compliance, and Technology to drive successful programme execution.
  • Roadmap Delivery: Build and manage delivery roadmaps that maximise customer acquisition, engagement, retention, and profitability.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all delivery activity aligns with FCA, card scheme rules, and Consumer Duty expectations.
  • Performance Insight: Analyse and report on portfolio performance, identifying opportunities and risks to support senior decision-making.
  • Risk & Fraud Control: Monitor portfolio risk trends, proactively addressing fraud, credit risk, and customer churn issues.
  • Product & Feature Optimisation: Introduce new product features, digital tools (e.g. wallets, apps), acquisition strategies, and partnership opportunities.
  • Financial Ownership: Support P&L forecasting, business cases, and budgeting for credit card initiatives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison across internal teams and external partners, ensuring aligned delivery and clear communication.
  • Operational Excellence: Drive efficiencies and continuous improvement across project and delivery processes.


Skills & Experience:

  • Proven programme or project management experience within consumer credit, cards, lending, or payments.
  • Professional programme or project management certification (e.g. PMP, Prince2, MSP).
  • Background in consumer banking, retail credit, or payments environments.


Please apply for immediate interview!

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