Project Manager Asset Management
We are looking for a Project Manager with strong Asset Management domain expertise to lead and deliver strategic initiatives across front, middle, and back-office functions.
The role requires managing cross-functional programs spanning sales & distribution, investment operations, regulatory change, and technology transformation, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project/program delivery within asset management domain
- Plan, execute, and govern initiatives across: Sales / Marketing & Distribution, Investment Operations, Regulatory & Compliance Programs, Technology Transformation
- Coordinate across business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors
- Manage: Scope, timelines, budgets, and quality
- Project risks, issues, and dependencies
- Drive Agile delivery execution (Sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups)
- Act as Scrum Master when required
- Ensure clear communication and stakeholder alignment across global teams
- Deliver projects in alignment with governance standards and best practices
Domain Expertise Asset Management (Mandatory)
- Strong understanding of: Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office functions
- Hands-on knowledge of investment products: Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Mutual Funds, ETFs
- Experience with: Portfolio Management, Trade Lifecycle & Settlement, NAV Calculation & Fund Accounting, Performance & Attribution
- Regulatory knowledge: SEC, FINRA, AML, KYC, ESG reporting
- Familiarity with: Order Management Systems (OMS), Market Data & Reference Data
- Experience in: Sales & Distribution in Asset Management, Institutional & Intermediary business
Technical & Delivery Skills
- Strong Project Management tools: JIRA, Confluence
- Agile methodology expertise: Sprint planning, backlog grooming, delivery tracking
- Exposure to data and integration environments: ETL pipelines, AWS Glue, Snowflake
Preferred Technical Background (Nice-to-Have)
- AWS Cloud & DevOps exposure (Jenkins pipelines)
- Code quality tools: SonarQube, Veracode, X-Ray
- Understanding of backend systems: Java (Java 11 / 17), Microservices architecture, REST APIs, Couchbase
- Knowledge of: Git branching strategies, Containerization technologies
Additional Expectations
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience working with global delivery teams and third-party vendors
- Ability to bridge business and technology teams effectively