Role Summary
Our client is an established player within the financial services/brokerage industry, currently undergoing a significant digital transformation to enhance its trading capabilities and client experience across Asia.
They are seeking a Project Manager to support the development and rollout of a digital trading platform, with exposure to both Singapore and regional markets. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment across business, technology, and regulatory functions in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Manage the full project lifecycle from planning, design, development through to implementation and rollout
- Ensure delivery within agreed timelines, scope, and quality standards
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with Technology, Legal & Compliance, Operations, and Business teams
- Drive alignment and ensure seamless communication across stakeholders
Project Planning & Governance
- Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, and deliverables
- Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement mitigation strategies
Regulatory & Market Alignment
- Ensure project deliverables comply with applicable regulatory requirements
- Support localisation and rollout across regional markets in Asia
Stakeholder Management & Reporting
- Provide regular updates to senior management
- Proactively escalate and resolve project issues
Requirements
- 5 to 7 years of project management experience
- Experience within fintech, brokerage, securities, or capital markets industry is required
- Proven experience delivering digital or technology-related projects
Domain Knowledge
- Understanding of trading platforms, brokerage operations, or financial systems
- Familiarity with processes such as client onboarding/KYC, trading lifecycle, settlement, or payment flows
Project Management Skills
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies
- Experience using tools such as Jira, Trello, or equivalent
Stakeholder Management
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Ability to engage effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
Core Competencies
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
- Detail-oriented with strong execution discipline
