Project Manager - Trading

Synechron; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron in the Philippines is seeking an experienced PMO Lead/Project Manager - Trading to drive financial governance across a complex portfolio. The role combines portfolio planning, cost management, and executive reporting to enable strategic decision making.

You will act as SME for Clarity PPM, own data quality, standardise forecasting, and partner with senior stakeholders. A background in financial services and a proactive, delivery-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• PMO experience in financial services and strong executive reporting.
• Proficiency with Clarity PPM and data-driven governance.
• Knowledge of AI applications in operations is a plus.
• Experience with portfolio financial management and cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Owns end-to-end portfolio financial management, including planning and forecasting.
• Leads portfolio governance packs for executives and senior stakeholders.
• Ensures high-quality reporting, milestone tracking, and risk management.
• Drives standardisation of forecasting methodologies and templates.
• Acts as trusted advisor on financial and delivery matters.

Skills

PMO experience

Executive reporting

Data analysis

Financial governance

Stakeholder management

Tools

Clarity PPM

Excel

Job description

We have immediate opportunity for Project Manager - Trading

Job Role: Project Manager - Trading

Job Location: Philippines

Experience- 10 Years

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days.

About Company

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 25 years, our company has been honoured with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000 and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Role Purpose

This role extends beyond coordination into financial leadership and influence, ensuring that investment decisions, cost management, and portfolio execution are aligned to enterprise strategy and regulatory obligations.

We are seeking an experienced PMO Lead to support Post Trade Solutions (PTS), accountable for portfolio-level financial governance, data integrity, and strategic decision support across complex transformation programmes within CLIENT PTS.

This role extends beyond coordination into financial leadership and influence, ensuring that investment decisions, cost management, and portfolio execution are visible to a senior audience.

Financial & Commercial Expertise (Core Capability)

• Owns end-to-end portfolio financial management, including planning, forecasting, and performance tracking
• CapEx vs OpEx structures
• Accruals, depreciation, and cost baselining
• Leads portfolio variance analysis, identifying financial risks and opportunities proactively
• Oversees complex cost allocation models across multiple programmes
• Provides commercial insight into:
• Leads delivery of portfolio-level governance packs for executive stakeholders
• Ensures high-quality:
• Reporting standards
• Milestone tracking
• Risk and issue management

Data, Tooling & Clarity PPM Mastery

• Acts as SME for Clarity PPM across financials, resource management, and reporting
• Owns portfolio data quality and integrity, ensuring alignment across all project inputs
• Drives standardisation of:
• Forecasting methodologies
• Reporting templates
• Leverages data to produce insight-led decision support

Stakeholder Influence & Communication

• Engages confidently with:
• Senior PMO & Project Managers
• Finance Business Partners
• Senior leadership forums
• Produces compelling executive-level narratives and governance materials
• Acts as a trusted advisor on financial and delivery matters

Capability Development

• Drives continuous improvement in PMO practices
• Builds capability in:
• Tool usage (Clarity, Excel, reporting)

Delivery & Execution Excellence

• Ensures consistent, high-quality outputs under tight deadlines
• Drives accountability across portfolio teams
• Embeds discipline and accuracy in financial and governance processes

What you’ll bring

• Strong proficiency in:
• Clarity PPM
• Executive reporting
• PMO experience in financial services
• Curiosity and Knowledge of AI: We value team members who bring at least a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence—or a strong passion to grow in this space. At Client, we’re applying AI to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and deliver better outcomes for our customers.