Project Manager - Trade Finance Domain

Kyzer Software; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyzer Software, located in Mumbai, is searching for a Project/Account Manager specialized in Trade Finance software implementation. Candidates should possess 4-6 years of relevant experience and have a deep understanding of trade finance products and regulatory compliance.

You will manage software implementation cycles, oversee quality assurance processes, and serve as the primary liaison for major clients, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience as a Project/Account Manager in software implementation.
• Strong familiarity with RBI, FEMA, and regulatory compliance in banking.
• Proven track record with public/private Indian banks or global financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead software implementation cycles for Trade Finance products.
• Oversee the QA process, managing end-to-end quality assurance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for major banking clients.
• Ensure compliance with Indian regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Trade Finance expertise

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Regulatory Compliance

Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

• Lead end-to-end software implementation cycles for Trade Finance products (e.g., Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Bills, Remittances, Collections, EDPMS IDPMS, etc).
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation while managing risk matrices for large-scale banking deployments.
• Bridge the gap between bank stakeholders (Business, IT, Operations, Compliance) and internal product engineering teams.
• 2. Quality Assurance & UAT Management
• Oversee the end-to-end QA process, ensuring the delivered software meets the rigorous data integrity and security standards required by banks.
• Translate complex trade finance workflows and regulatory scenarios (e.g., FEMA compliance, interest computations) into actionable test cases for the QA team.
• Act as the primary liaison during the bank's UAT phase; manage defect triaging, prioritize fixes with the engineering team and ensure swift sign-offs from bank business users.
• Coordinate with QA leads to ensure comprehensive regression testing and compliance with the bank's strict InfoSec and Vulnerability Assessment (VAPT) guidelines.
• 3. Client Relationship & Account Management
• Act as the primary point of contact for C-suite and senior stakeholders at major Indian and global banks.
• Manage client expectations and proactively resolve implementation bottlenecks.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities by understanding the client’s evolving transaction banking roadmap.
• 4. Domain & Regulatory Compliance Guardrails
• Ensure all software deployments strictly align with Indian regulatory frameworks, including RBI master directions, FEMA guidelines, and FEDAI rules.
• Guide technical teams on standard messaging formats (e.g., SWIFT, SFMS) and domestic clearing mechanisms.

Requirements

• Domain Expertise - Trade Finance (Non-Negotiable)
• Deep Trade Finance Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of core trade products (LCs, Guarantees, Bills, Collections, Clean Remittances, EDPMS IDPMS, etc) and specialized structures (Pre/Post-shipment finance, Trade Credit and Open Account trade).
• Regulatory Acumen: Strong familiarity with RBI, FEMA, DGFT (Foreign Trade Policy), and regular updates impacting imports, exports, and cross-border remittances.
• Technical Ecosystem: Familiarity with standard banking architectures, middleware integrations, Core Banking Systems (CBS) like Finacle, TCSBancs or Flexcube, treasury, third‑party systems and security protocols.
• Experience: 4-6 years of experience as a Project/Account Manager specifically within Trade Finance software implementation.
• Client Pedigree: Proven track record of managing and successfully delivering projects to large public/private sector Indian banks or global financial institutions.
• Methodology: Proficient in both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies, with hands‑on experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, or MS Project.
• Communication: Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and storytelling skills. You must be able to speak "banking business" to the business team and "tech" to the developers.

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