KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Lead end-to-end delivery of transformation initiatives across front, middle and back office domains
- Independently manage project lifecycle from problem framing, requirements gathering, solution design through to implementation
- Operate flexibly across both structured programmes and ad-hoc, low-budget initiatives requiring rapid turnaround
- Actively double-hat as Business Analyst to elicit, challenge and refine business requirements.
- Apply structured thinking to break down ambiguous problems and develop practical, decision-ready recommendations
- Build strong relationships and influence senior stakeholders across functions and markets
- Communicate clearly and effectively, producing executive-ready updates, papers and presentations
- Ensure strong delivery discipline including planning, tracking, governance and risk management according to the firms Transformation execution standards.
- Drive benefits realisation and challenge assumptions to ensure measurable business outcomes
- Leverage AI and digital tools to improve analysis, productivity and delivery efficiency
- Support change management and ensure solutions are adopted and embedded effectively
- Act as a trusted partner to business stakeholders, providing strategic input beyond execution
CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
- Strong structured thinking and problem-solving capability, able to navigate ambiguity and synthesize complex information
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across seniority levels
- Proven ability to deliver across multiple domains within investment management
- Strong front-to-back understanding of asset management products, processes and operating model
- Demonstrates high ownership, accountability and delivery discipline
- Strong communication skills with ability to create clear,concise and impactful narratives
- Digital-first mindset with practical application of AI tools(e.g. for analysis, documentation, synthesis)
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Comfortable managing both large-scale programmes and small,fast-paced initiatives
- Adaptable, proactive and able to work effectively in a fast-changing environment
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business case and value delivery
EXPERIENCE
- 10-15+ years of experience in project management and/or business analysis within asset management, capital markets or financial services
- Experience gained within buy-side, sell-side, or leading consulting firms
- Demonstrated track record of delivering complex change initiatives end-to-end
- Experience working across multiple geographies and stakeholders
- Exposure to operating model transformation, digital initiatives or platform implementations is advantageous
EDUCATION /QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required
- Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2) preferred but not mandatory
- Relevant certifications in Business Analysis, Agile or Digital/AI are advantageous
