Project Manager - Equity & Capital Markets

1Lattice; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

1Lattice is seeking a Project Manager in the ECM vertical to lead high-impact research delivery teams focused on Equity Capital Markets including IPOs and follow-on offerings. You will oversee end-to-end execution, manage project teams, coordinate with banks, corporates, and legal counsels, and ensure timely, high-quality outputs in fast-paced environments.

You will mentor Analysts, maintain delivery quality, and support transaction outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end ECM research mandates.
• Ability to translate client needs into actionable workplans.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project execution for ECM mandates.
• Coordinate with banks, corporates, and internal teams.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines and resource allocation.
• Mentor Analysts and Senior Analysts to ensure quality delivery.
• Lead primary and secondary research including interviews and market sizing.

Skills

ECM knowledge

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Research methodologys

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/Finance

Postgraduate qualifications in research/markets (advantage)

Job description

About 1Lattice

1Lattice™ is a 360-degree business decision support platform with a tech-enabled services stack of data, people network, and custom research. Powered by advanced tech tools and unique data-gathering approaches, 1Lattice offers an integrated product suite to make decisions smartly, right from Inputs to Validation, Execution and Measurement. 1Lattice works with clients and partners globally, helping them solve a wide variety of business and organizational problems through actionable research-led insights.

About 1Lattice

1Lattice™ is a 360-degree business decision support platform with a tech-enabled services stack of data, people network, and custom research. Powered by advanced tech tools and unique data-gathering approaches, 1Lattice offers an integrated product suite to make decisions smartly, right from Inputs to Validation, Execution and Measurement. 1Lattice works with clients and partners globally, helping them solve a wide variety of business and organizational problems through actionable research-led insights.

About The Role

As a Project Manager in the ECM vertical at 1Lattice, you will take full ownership of leading high-impact research delivery teams with a specific focus on Equity Capital Markets including IPOs, QIPs, follow-on offerings, and equity transactions. You will lead end-to-end execution of ECM research mandates, manage project teams, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality research outputs in fast-paced transaction environments.

You will play a leadership role within your team your team's successes are your successes. With exposure to complex, time-sensitive ECM mandates, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless project execution, maintaining delivery quality, and supporting successful transaction outcomes. Beyond delivery, you will be a culture carrier motivating colleagues and contributing to the firm's broader mission.

Roles & Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of project execution across ECM mandates including industry reports, sector landscaping, market assessments, competitive benchmarking, and other transaction-related research engagements
• Support implementation of project methodologies and ensure effective execution of agreed research approaches
• Manage development and delivery of high-quality research outputs, presentations, and reports for investment banks and corporates preparing for capital market transactions
• Develop detailed project plans, workstreams, timelines, and resource allocation plans for ECM mandates
• Manage project scope, timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder expectations to ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Understand project requirements and ensure accurate translation of client needs into actionable workplans and deliverables
• Manage day-to-day client communication and coordinate effectively with investment banks, corporates, legal counsels, domain experts, and internal teams
• Coordinate with internal experts, external specialists, and senior stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and timely closure of deliverables
• Lead delivery teams to produce accurate, high-quality, and transaction-relevant research outputs
• Oversee execution of primary and secondary research including expert interviews, sector analyses, competitive benchmarking, market sizing, and industry intelligence relevant to ECM mandates
• Conduct detailed quality reviews of reports, presentations, datasets, and supporting analyses prior to client delivery
• Track project risks, dependencies, feedback logs, and approval cycles across multiple concurrent engagements
• Recruit, mentor and manage Analysts and Senior Analysts, ensuring adherence to quality standards and delivery timelines

Competencies & Skills

• 4-7 years of experience in business research, consulting, market intelligence, or related fields with demonstrated experience managing teams and projects within research, consulting, or financial services
• Good understanding of Equity Capital Markets including IPO processes, industry reports, sector analysis, peer benchmarking, and transaction timelines
• Experience working on or supporting IPO-related research mandates either with an investment bank, research firm, or consulting organisation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesise complex commercial and financial information into clear, actionable insights
• Excellent communication and client management skills, ability to present confidently to senior stakeholders including CFOs, investment bankers, and transaction advisors
• Ability to understand client needs in the context of a live transaction and develop trusted, advisor-level relationships
• Demonstrated ability to execute and project manage large-scale, time-critical research projects from initiation to delivery
• Deep expertise in primary and secondary research methodologies including expert interviews, investor surveys, sector landscaping, and competitive intelligence
• Ability to support proposal preparation, project scoping, effort estimation, and workplan development
• Strong ability to workplan, define scope, and manage delivery teams under tight transaction timelines
• Support business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and client discussions as required
• Strong project management skills including planning, prioritisation, stakeholder management, and execution tracking
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under compressed timelines
• Strong attention to detail with ability to review and validate research outputs for quality, consistency, and accuracy

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree from a reputed institution in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or related disciplines. Relevant postgraduate qualifications and prior exposure to research, consulting, or capital markets will be an advantage
• Consistent track record of academic and professional excellence
• Demonstrated leadership in educational and professional career
• Very high drive, energy, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment