Senior Project Manager - APAC Prime Services

My client is a leading global Investment Bank seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the Markets Pre-Trade Change Delivery Technology team.

The role is responsible for overseeing the BA/PM function for APAC Prime & Cash Equities trading technology, covering all projects in the space. The successful candidate will be the key SME within Technology across Prime & Equities Cash trading platforms, interfacing with Trading desks, Market Risk, Compliance, Middle Office, and front-to-back Technology teams. Other responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business and Tech Leads to understand strategic target architecture for the trading platform
• Ensure compliance with internal and external controls/regulatory policies, including Global Electronic Trading policy.
• Partner with Tech leads to drive application backlogs/sprint plans while providing robust frameworks to ensure timely and high-class delivery by the Development and QA teams
• Implement state-of-the-art project delivery standards and structures across all books of work
• Design and deliver process improvements and ensure consistent project management and business analysis task structure are in place across deliveries.
• Own setup and maintenance of the central repository for requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years' experience working on front-office trading platforms in reputable financial institutions.
• In-depth knowledge of front-to-back Equity trading flows and processes
• Good understanding of Asian exchange connectivity & market micro-structure, and solid experience with low-latency DMA trading platforms
• Ability to write high-quality Business Requirement Documents and Functional Specs that are clear and concise enough for front office traders, functional stakeholders and developers to follow
• Ability to build strong relationships with the Front Office, Operations, Compliance and Technology
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral.