Job Overview
We are looking for a results-driven
Project Manager
with solid experience delivering front-to-back solutions in the
Global Markets
domain.
This mid-senior level role requires managing complex initiatives—both strategic and regulatory—across trading, risk, and compliance systems.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in
Waterfall or hybrid project management , stakeholder coordination, and delivery within a banking environment.
Responsibilities
Project Management & Delivery: Manage full project lifecycle from initiation to closure across Global Markets platforms
Define project scope, objectives, work breakdown structures, and key milestones
Drive detailed planning using Waterfall or hybrid approaches, managing timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
Track project risks, issues, dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure delivery within scope, budget, and schedule, aligning with internal governance
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage business stakeholders including Traders, Sales, Risk, Treasury, Operations, and Compliance
Work closely with internal IT, vendors, and infrastructure teams to align technology with business goals
Act as a single point of contact for project status, dependencies, escalations, and resolutions
Functional & Technical Coordination: Coordinate with Business Analysts, QA teams, UAT coordinators, and developers to translate business requirements into deliverables
Manage and support UAT, SIT, regression, and production rollout activities
Ensure smooth handover to production support and operations teams post go-live
Governance & Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date project artefacts including RAID logs, project plans, decision logs, change requests, and status reports
Ensure compliance with internal PMO standards, audit requirements, and regulatory mandates
Provide regular reporting to steering committees and senior management
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or related field
Strong project management experience, with expertise in Global Markets
Strong domain knowledge in financial instruments (FX, Rates, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Treasury)
Prior exposure to vendor platforms such as Murex, Calypso, Bloomberg, or in-house trading/risk systems
Proficient in Waterfall, with understanding of Agile and hybrid project environments
Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or equivalent) preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology teams
Excellent documentation and project planning skills using tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Excel
Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving capabilities
Able to manage multiple initiatives under tight deadlines and evolving priorities
Preferred Experience
Experience in banking or financial services, particularly in Global Markets technology
Exposure to regulatory projects such as FRTB, Basel III, Dodd-Frank, MAS compliance
Familiarity with trade lifecycle, risk reporting, and front-to-back architecture in Capital Markets
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Project Management
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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