Senior Project Manager (Investment Banking & Securities Services)

Senior Project Manager (Investment Banking & Securities Services)

Core Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership: Lead high-visibility projects from initiation through to final roll-out, ensuring scope, budget, and timeline alignment without the need for micro-management.

• Strategic Stakeholder Management: Act as a bridge between senior business sponsors and technical teams, managing expectations and navigating complex corporate environments.

• Product-Led Delivery: Work within a structured project framework using weekly sprints, RAID logs, and transparent roadmapping to ensure consistent value delivery.

• Diverse Project Portfolio: Drive various initiatives such as SWIFT infrastructure updates, KYC/AML system implementations, and banking mergers or client migrations.

• Operational Excellence: Coordinate Target Operating Model (TOM) design, IT functional changes, and cross-border testing across global, dispersed teams.

Requirements

• Industry Expertise: experience in Investment or Institutional Banking, with a deep understanding of Securities Services, Fund Accounting, or Middle Office ecosystems.

• Market Infrastructure: Proven track record with financial platforms (e.g., Clearstream, Euroclear) and SWIFT protocols.

• Professional Maturity: A "consultant mindset"—capable of working independently, taking initiative, and delivering high-quality results in a regulated, fast-paced environment.

• Project Mastery: Expert knowledge of project governance, budget refinement, and change management.

• Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and pivot between different types of projects (regulatory, technical, or M&A).

• Communication: Exceptional English skills with the ability to challenge requirements and resolve conflicts of interest at a senior level.