Overview:Role OverviewWe 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:
- 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)(Only if candidate comes from technical PM background)
- 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
