Project Manager

Scrum Master - Private Banking / Wealth Management

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master / IT Project Manager to lead and deliver Agile projects or squads end-to-end, ensuring successful delivery within agreed scope, timeline, and budget.

The ideal candidate will have strong exposure to Wealth Management and Private Banking, with a solid understanding of industry innovation and transformation trends. This role requires experience in Agile ways of working and effective stakeholder engagement across departments and geographies.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Management

• Analyse and define project ideas, assessing feasibility, cost-effectiveness, risks, and success factors in collaboration with Business and IT stakeholders.

• Develop comprehensive project proposals, including objectives, scope, resources, milestones, timelines, cost estimates, and governance structure.

• Drive proposals through demand governance processes.

• Establish appropriate project management frameworks, monitor performance, and report status to senior stakeholders.

• Escalate risks and issues proactively when required.

• Develop detailed project plans and work breakdown structures (sub-projects, work packages, etc.).

• Set up and manage project organisation, including stakeholder and team alignment.

• Manage scope, timelines, budget, risks, and issues at an operational level.

• Assess impact of change requests and propose mitigation or alternative solutions for governance approval.

• Lead roll-out and go-live activities, ensuring smooth handover to Operations.

• Implement project-related quality assurance processes and ensure deliverable acceptance.

Agile & Squad Leadership

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, etc.).

• Lead squads in key project forums such as SIT, UAT checkpoints, BRD walkthroughs, and solution reviews.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to conceptualise user journeys, design and prioritise features.

• Break down complex problems into actionable steps and drive execution independently.

• Present project updates, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

• Represent IT/Project Leadership when engaging internal and external stakeholders.

• Proactively mitigate risks and communicate clearly and effectively.

• Provide transparent updates on progress, issues, and proposed solutions.

• Drive collaboration between IT and business teams.

• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions for newly implemented modules or enhancements.

Regulatory & Risk Management

• Demonstrate strong ethical standards, integrity, due diligence, and fair dealing.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal risk frameworks.

• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to assess regulatory considerations for digital solutions.

• Promote a culture of sound risk management and continuous professional development.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

• 7-10 years of IT experience in Project Management and/or Business Analysis, delivering Hybrid or Agile projects.

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects on time, within budget, and with quality in matrix environments.

• Strong experience managing senior stakeholders and steering committees.

• Experience managing project financials (forecast vs. actual).

• Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

• Domain expertise in Wealth Management or Private Banking preferred.

• Strong understanding of client journeys, business processes, and process re-engineering-particularly in online trading across asset classes and digital channels.

• Experience in product discovery and delivery, including user research, prioritisation, and outcome-driven execution.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to evaluate trade-offs effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.

• Self-driven, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Experience defining product vision and strategy, managing full product lifecycle from ideation to scale, and integrating user feedback into prioritisation decisions.

Application Information

If you believe you meet the requirements for this role, please submit your application below or email us directly, quoting the job title in your subject line.

Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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Cornerstone Global Partners (EA License Number: 19C9859) is an equal opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Eugene Then

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Cornerstone Global Partners Pte Ltd (EA License No.: 19C9859)