Project Manager – Capital Markets & Market Infrastructure

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across trading, clearing, settlement, and custody functions
• Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication
• Drive implementation of new products, platform enhancements, and regulatory initiatives
• Coordinate with technology, operations, legal, risk, and compliance teams to ensure alignment
• Ensure projects adhere to regulatory, legal, and governance requirements
• Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and operational impacts
• Support process optimization, automation, and transformation initiatives
• Prepare and present updates to senior management and key stakeholders
• Manage vendor and third-party relationships where applicable

Key Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in project/program management within financial services
• Strong understanding of capital markets, securities exchange, clearing & settlement processes
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., exchanges, brokerages, custodians, fintech)
• Familiarity with post-trade lifecycle, trade processing, and market infrastructure
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional and complex projects
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies (Agile/Waterfall)

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in exchange platforms or clearing houses
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
• PMP, Prince2, or equivalent certification (preferred)

Key Skills

• Project & program management
• Stakeholder & vendor management
• Risk awareness & regulatory alignment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and leadership

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on market infrastructure and regulated financial ecosystems
• Exposure to end-to-end asset lifecycle (trading to settlement)
• High-impact role driving transformation and innovation in financial markets