AlphaCentrix

Position Summary The Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of business-critical initiatives across investment banking and capital markets domains. This includes front-office, middle-office, and back-office systems, regulatory transformation, trading platform upgrades, process re-engineering, and strategic change programs. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial instruments, capital markets operations, and regulatory frameworks, combined with exceptional project delivery skills in both Agile and Waterfall environments. You will work cross-functionally with technology, operations, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes in line with enterprise goals and timelines. Key Responsibilities 1. Project Leadership & Execution Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of complex projects in the capital markets and investment banking space. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource requirements, and budget. Implement project management best practices and methodologies (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid). Align project goals with strategic business objectives and regulatory compliance standards. 2. Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary point of contact for business sponsors, SMEs, IT partners, vendors, and external stakeholders. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among trading desks, risk management, operations, compliance, and IT. Conduct regular stakeholder meetings and steering committees to ensure alignment, resolve issues, and track progress. 3. Risk, Issue & Change Management Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies. Ensure proactive communication and escalation of challenges that may impact scope, schedule, or budget. Manage scope change requests, ensuring adherence to change control procedures and stakeholder approvals. 4. Regulatory and Compliance Oversight Deliver projects in compliance with financial regulations (e.g., MiFID II, Basel III, EMIR, Dodd-Frank). Liaise with legal, compliance, and regulatory reporting teams to ensure alignment and audit readiness. Oversee the implementation of controls and testing to satisfy internal and external audit requirements. 5. Financial and Resource Management Track and manage project budgets, forecasts, and actuals. Ensure efficient use of resources and report on project financial health to senior management. Lead the onboarding of resources, vendor engagement, and coordination of offshore teams if applicable. 6. Reporting and Documentation Maintain detailed project documentation, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), and dashboards. Provide transparent and regular status updates to executive sponsors and PMO. Support portfolio-level reporting and contribute to enterprise governance. 7. Continuous Improvement & Lessons Learned Conduct post-implementation reviews and identify opportunities for process and delivery improvements. Share lessons learned and contribute to the enhancement of the project management framework. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related discipline. Certified PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner – Mandatory. 7+ years of experience in project management, with at least 4 years focused in investment banking , capital markets , or financial services . Proven experience in leading projects related to: Front-to-back trade lifecycle Trading platforms (e.g., Murex, Calypso, Fidessa, Bloomberg) Clearing and settlement systems Regulatory and compliance initiatives Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in a matrixed, global environment. Hands-on experience with project tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Trello, Smartsheet). Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree (MBA / MS in Finance or Technology). Certification in Agile (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe) is a strong advantage. Exposure to data transformation, system migrations, or fintech integrations. Experience working with consulting firms or system integrators on large-scale implementations. Understanding of ESG regulations, digital assets, or cloud adoption trends in capital markets.