- IT Business Analyst & Project Manager – Asia Cross-Divisional Programs
- Contract Duration:12 months, with potential for extension
- Industry:Financial Services / Investment Banking
Role Overview
We are seeking an experiencedIT Project Managerto join a regional technology team within a leading global financial services organisation. The role will support technology initiatives across Asia, partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders across theEquities / Sales & Tradingenvironment.
The role will involve managing technology projects across the full project lifecycle, including business analysis, feasibility assessment, delivery, governance and implementation. The successful candidate will also contribute to initiatives leveragingAI, GenAI, automation and data analyticsto improve business outcomes and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage technology projects supportingSales & Trading / Equitiesbusinesses across Asia.
- Lead business analysis, feasibility assessments and project delivery from initiation through implementation.
- Partner with business, technology and product teams to manage a portfolio of technology initiatives.
- Deliverbusiness expansion, regulatory change and product-related technology projects.
- Coordinate with Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance and Control functions on front-to-back delivery and testing.
- Identify and support opportunities to applyAI, GenAI, automation and data analyticsto improve processes and decision-making.
- Manage project governance, reporting, risks, dependencies and stakeholder communication.
- Support prioritisation and pipeline management across multiple technology initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to project governance, technology risk, regulatory and AI-related controls.
Requirements
- 8+ years' experiencein IT Project Management within Financial Services, Investment Banking or a major consulting firm.
- Strong experience managingtechnology projects within financial services, ideally supporting Sales & Trading or Equities.
- Good understanding oftechnology delivery, data flows, system integration and SDLC/PLC.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.
- Experience withAI, GenAI, automation or data analyticsin an enterprise environment is advantageous.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, changing priorities and complex/ambiguous requirements.
- Strong proficiency inMS Project, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge ofAsian financial markets and exchangesand relevant regulatory requirements.
- Experience acrossEquities, Derivatives and/or Securities Lending.
- Experience delivering large-scaleregulatory change programmeswithin capital markets.
- Previous experience working within aglobal bank, investment bank or financial services consultancy.