Senior Project Manager - Client Onboarding & Change | Securities Services

The Aquarium; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

The Aquarium in Sydney is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Client Onboarding & Change in Securities Services to lead complex change initiatives. You’ll own projects from inception to close, define scope, build plans and budgets, and drive delivery with product, operations and technology teams.

You’ll mentor junior staff, collaborate with senior sponsors, manage risk and compliance, and ensure resources are secured across a matrix environment while delivering on time and to quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management in financial services.
• Background in asset management, fund administration, superannuation or life insurance.
• Strong knowledge of back and middle office operating models, data mapping, and process design.

Responsibilities

• Define scope, build plans and budgets, and manage risk from inception to close.
• Collaborate with product, operations and technology teams; secure resources with senior sponsors.
• Mentor junior team members locally and offshore; shape delivery framework respecting risk and compliance.
• Drive delivery on time and to quality in a matrix environment with executive stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile & Waterfall

Budget management

PM certification

Education

PM Certification (PMP)

Tools

HiPort

pControl

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Client Onboarding & Change | Securities Services

12-month contract | Sydney | Financial Services

A leading global bank's Securities Services business in Australia is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex change initiatives, including the onboarding of a significant new client.

The Opportunity

You'll own projects from inception to close: defining scope, building plans and budgets, managing risk, and keeping delivery on time and to quality. You'll work across product, operations and technology teams, and partner with senior leaders, sponsors and external stakeholders to secure commitment and resources. You'll also mentor junior team members locally and offshore, and help shape the delivery framework while staying mindful of risk and compliance obligations.

What we're looking for

• 10+ years of project management in financial services, including 8+ years in hands-on business transformation
• Background in asset management, fund administration, superannuation or life insurance
• Strong knowledge of back and middle office operating models, plus process, interface and data mapping
• A track record of managing budgets and influencing sponsors
• Exceptional stakeholder management up to C-level, in a matrix environment
• Agile and Waterfall experience, with formal PM certification preferred

Highly regarded

• Client transition or onboarding experience
• Familiarity with Securities Services platforms such as HiPort and pControl
• Exposure to asset owners, asset managers and super funds

If you're a delivery-focused leader who thrives in ambiguity, we'd love to hear from you.