Delivery Manager - Investment Banking and Trading

Synechron; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager for Investment Banking and Global Markets. You will lead technology projects, engage stakeholders, define the project framework, and ensure delivery on time and within budget, working closely with business and IT teams.

Ideal candidates possess 10+ years in Global Markets IT, experience with IB platforms, and familiarity with Murex. Strong leadership, communication, and PMO process knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing Global Markets IT projects.
• Experience delivering IT projects for Investment Banking/Global Markets in large financial institutions.
• Familiarity with trade booking systems, electronic trading platforms, risk management systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and own project plans, estimating effort and detailing milestones.
• Identify risks and issues and implement mitigation strategies.
• Act as liaison between business, IT and stakeholders to ensure delivery.
• Maintain high delivery standards and user experience across projects.
• Prepare detailed status reports for management and organize steering committee meetings.
• Coordinate with external vendors and ensure adherence to PMO processes and budgets.
• Capture lessons learned and participate in pre-initiation activities (RFQ/RFI/RFP/POC).

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

PM Certification

Education

Postgraduate degree in Information Systems / Engineering / Business Administration

Tools

Murex

Job description

Synechron is currently hiring for an immediate opening for the position of Delivery Manager - Investment Banking and Trading in Abu Dhabi.

• Role Title: Delivery Manager - Investment Banking and Trading
• Experience:10+ Years
• Employment type: Full-time
• Knowledge of Investment Banking and Trading Environments.
• Familiarity with applications and platforms used within the domain, including Murex and other related systems.

About Company:

Synechron is a global technology consulting firm that helps leading organizations accelerate digital transformation through innovation, expertise, and agility. With more than 16,700 professionals across around 60 offices in over 22 countries, we combine deep industry knowledge with advanced capabilities in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data engineering.

Our regional teams, supported by strategic delivery centers, provide scalable, cost-efficient solutions tailored to local markets. Through our award-winning Synechron FinLabs accelerators and strategic partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, Databricks, Salesforce, and ServiceNow, we enable clients to innovate fast and lead with confidence. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community.

Synechron: Technology and AI Consulting for Business

Synechron is an innovative global consulting firm delivering industry-leading digital solutions to transform and empower businesses.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Synechron’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program, Same Difference, was developed because we believe in a culture of listening, respect, and opportunity.

We each bring unique backgrounds, thoughts, talents, and experiences with us to work every day, and we know that by embracing them, we are creating an even greater Synechron. The best way to build a strong team is to value individual differences. So, it doesn’t matter where you’re from or what you’ve had to do to get here – if you have the skills, enthusiasm, and drive to make your mark, we’ll support you like we support each other. Choose a career with us and let’s pursue innovation, together.

Job Description:

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Project Manager will be required to deliver the technology projects related to Investment Banking & Global Markets. Key responsibilities include engaging with key stakeholders, defining the project framework, following the IT PMO project process, ensuring delivery of the projects on-time and within budgets. The resource must also understand the IB&Global Markets’ function with proven records of delivering IT projects related to their business.

TASKS:

• Define and owns project plan: estimate project effort, define high level and detailed project plan, including staffing and logistics (Resource profile, governance, organization)
• Identifies project Risk & Issues and ensure mitigation
• Act as key liaison between business, IT and all relevant stakeholders
• Ensure a high level of delivery and user experience
• Develop an end-to-end project plan with key milestones, metrics, and deliverables
• Prepare detailed status reports for management
• Organize and spearhead project meetings (working groups, steerco, etc.)
• Liaise and manage deliveries with external vendors
• Ensure adherence to the IT PMO process and delivery of initiatives within agreed budget and timeframes.
• Capitalizes and provides lessons learn
• Can be involved during the pre-initiation phase (RFQ, RFI, RFP, POC…)

JOB KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing and delivering projects for Global/Capital Markets/Investment Banking
• Experience in implementation and handling Global Markets IT solutions within large financial institutions, such as trade booking systems, electronic trading platforms, risk management systems, accounting and bank-office
• Experience in integrating different solutions with core banking systems
• Excellent knowledge of Global Markets products and processes, front to back.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• The candidate should possess either a postgraduate degree or qualification in Information Systems / Engineering / Business Administration.
• The candidate should carry a minimum of relevant work experience in a Bank or I.T. Company for a minimum of 10 years.
• Proven record of managing and delivering large-scale projects for Global Markets
• Strong record of stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Strong understanding of the financial markets, trading and banking solutions
• Strong organizational skills coupled with the ability to deliver well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Candidate must display strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Certification in project management will be beneficial
• Prior experience as part of a management team (lead role with plan, resource, and issue/change responsibilities) that successfully managed a full life cycle implementation