Platform Implementation Lead

Role Overview: As an Associate Director in the implementation team, you will be a seasoned leader responsible for leading complex platform implementation efforts across the clients" private markets portfolio monitoring and valuation platform. This role demands strategic thinking, hands-on leadership, and deep expertise in project delivery, stakeholder management, and domain knowledge of private markets. Your primary location will be in Mumbai, working on-site. Key Responsibilities: - Lead complex, enterprise-grade implementation of financial platforms, being the primary point of accountability - Independently manage the full lifecycle of implementations from project planning to execution and closure - Act as a Subject Matter Expert, guiding internal teams through technical, data, and financial requirements - Drive user education efforts to ensure effective platform usage through interactive onboarding, diverse learning content, and live training sessions - Develop and own best practices, frameworks, and toolkits for the implementation lifecycle, continuously optimizing for speed, quality, and client satisfaction - Ensure compliance with data privacy, security protocols, and regulatory standards - Collaborate with vendors to optimize platform setup and usage while aligning with delivery standards and quality expectations Qualification Required: - Bachelor's or advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience in professional services, implementation, or consulting within financial services, private equity, fintech, or related industries - Demonstrated expertise in independently managing complex, global implementation projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders - Deep understanding of the Private Market environment, including valuation methodologies, fund operations, and portfolio reporting - Mandatory experience with 73 Strings platform - Experience in developing and managing an ecosystem of external partners or subcontractors - Proven leadership and team development skills, including mentoring and scaling a team of implementation professionals - Experience with enterprise data integration and working knowledge of SQL is advantageous - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and visualization platforms - Strong written, verbal, and collaboration skills (Note: No additional details about the company were provided in the job description),