Project Manager - Equity & Capital Markets

About 1Lattice: 

About the Role 

As a Project Manager in the ECM vertical at 1Lattice, you will take full ownership of leading high-impact research delivery teams with a specific focus on Equity Capital Markets including IPOs, QIPs, follow-on offerings, and equity transactions. You will lead end-to-end execution of ECM research mandates, manage project teams, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality research outputs in fast-paced transaction environments. 

You will play a leadership role within your team your team's successes are your successes. With exposure to complex, time-sensitive ECM mandates, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless project execution, maintaining delivery quality, and supporting successful transaction outcomes. Beyond delivery, you will be a culture carrier motivating colleagues and contributing to the firm's broader mission. 

Roles & Responsibilities 

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  End-to-end ownership of project execution across ECM mandates including industry reports, sector landscaping, market assessments, competitive benchmarking, and other transaction-related research engagements 

  
  

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  Support implementation of project methodologies and ensure effective execution of agreed research approaches 

  
  

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  Manage development and delivery of high-quality research outputs, presentations, and reports for investment banks and corporates preparing for capital market transactions 

  
  

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  Develop detailed project plans, workstreams, timelines, and resource allocation plans for ECM mandates 

  
  

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  Manage project scope, timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder expectations to ensure timely completion of deliverables 

  
  

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  Understand project requirements and ensure accurate translation of client needs into actionable workplans and deliverables 

  
  

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  Manage day-to-day client communication and coordinate effectively with investment banks, corporates, legal counsels, domain experts, and internal teams 

  
  

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  Coordinate with internal experts, external specialists, and senior stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and timely closure of deliverables 

  
  

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  Lead delivery teams to produce accurate, high-quality, and transaction-relevant research outputs 

  
  

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  Oversee execution of primary and secondary research including expert interviews, sector analyses, competitive benchmarking, market sizing, and industry intelligence relevant to ECM mandates 

  
  

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  Conduct detailed quality reviews of reports, presentations, datasets, and supporting analyses prior to client delivery 

  
  

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  Track project risks, dependencies, feedback logs, and approval cycles across multiple concurrent engagements 

  
  

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  Recruit, mentor and manage Analysts and Senior Analysts, ensuring adherence to quality standards and delivery timelines 

  
  

Competencies & Skills 

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  4-7 years of experience in business research, consulting, market intelligence, or related fields with demonstrated experience managing teams and projects within research, consulting, or financial services 

  
  

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  Good understanding of Equity Capital Markets including IPO processes, industry reports, sector analysis, peer benchmarking, and transaction timelines 

  
  

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  Experience working on or supporting IPO-related research mandates either with an investment bank, research firm, or consulting organisation 

  
  

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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesise complex commercial and financial information into clear, actionable insights 

  
  

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  Excellent communication and client management skills, ability to present confidently to senior stakeholders including CFOs, investment bankers, and transaction advisors 

  
  

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  Ability to understand client needs in the context of a live transaction and develop trusted, advisor-level relationships 

  
  

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  Demonstrated ability to execute and project manage large-scale, time-critical research projects from initiation to delivery 

  
  

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  Deep expertise in primary and secondary research methodologies including expert interviews, investor surveys, sector landscaping, and competitive intelligence 

  
  

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  Ability to support proposal preparation, project scoping, effort estimation, and workplan development 

  
  

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  Strong ability to workplan, define scope, and manage delivery teams under tight transaction timelines 

  
  

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  Support business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and client discussions as required 

  
  

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  Strong project management skills including planning, prioritisation, stakeholder management, and execution tracking 

  
  

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  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under compressed timelines 

  
  

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  Strong attention to detail with ability to review and validate research outputs for quality, consistency, and accuracy 

  
  

Educational Qualification 

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  Bachelor's degree from a reputed institution in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or related disciplines. Relevant postgraduate qualifications and prior exposure to research, consulting, or capital markets will be an advantage 

  
  

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  Consistent track record of academic and professional excellence 

  
  

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  Demonstrated leadership in educational and professional career 

  
  

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  Very high drive, energy, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment