IT Project Manager - Leading Global Financial Institution

pfcc group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PFCC Group in Singapore seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end technology initiatives across Asia within a regional technology team. You will engage senior stakeholders, drive business analysis, and manage a portfolio including Sales & Trading / Equities while aligning with data privacy and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes delivering large-scale regulatory and business change initiatives, with exposure to emerging technologies such as AI, GenAI, automation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of IT project management experience in financial services or consulting.
• Strong hands-on experience delivering technology projects in capital markets.
• Experience with AI/GenAI, automation and data analytics in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT project delivery across Asia.
• Drive business analysis, feasibility studies and impact assessments.
• Manage a portfolio of technology initiatives supporting Sales & Trading / Equities.
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements and identify improvement opportunities.
• Identify use cases for AI, GenAI, automation and data analytics.
• Coordinate with Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance and Control teams.
• Deliver regulatory change initiatives from analysis through to implementation.
• Manage project pipelines, governance, reporting and risk management.
• Support adoption of technology solutions while addressing governance and data privacy.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join their leading global financial services organisation in Singapore.

This role sits within a regional technology team supporting major initiatives across Asia, with exposure to senior stakeholders, front-office technology, regulatory change, and emerging technologies including AI, GenAI, automation and data analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end IT project delivery supporting business and technology initiatives across Asia
• Drive business analysis, feasibility studies and impact assessments for new projects
• Manage and track a portfolio of technology initiatives supporting Sales & Trading / Equities
• Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to define requirements and identify opportunities for improvement
• Identify and support use cases for AI, GenAI, automation and data analytics to improve efficiency and decision-making
• Coordinate with Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance and Control teams throughout testing, deployment and implementation
• Deliver business expansion, product and regulatory change initiatives from analysis through to implementation
• Manage project pipelines, prioritisation, governance, reporting and risk management
• Support the adoption of technology solutions while ensuring alignment with governance, data privacy, regulatory and technology risk requirements
• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies and progress to senior stakeholders across regional teams

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience in IT Project Management, financial services, or management consulting
• Strong hands‑on experience managing technology projects within financial services / capital markets
• Knowledge of Sales & Trading, Equities, Finance, Operations, Technology, or Regulatory Change
• Solid understanding of project lifecycle (PLC), SDLC, technology delivery, system integration and data flows
• Experience with AI, GenAI, automation, data analytics, or other emerging technologies in enterprise environments
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and process improvement skills
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and senior stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project
• Experience working across regional / international teams is preferred
• Knowledge of Asian markets, exchanges, securities, derivatives or securities lending is advantageous
• Experience delivering large‑scale regulatory or business change initiatives within capital markets is a plus

About PFCC Group:

We partner with the world’s most sophisticated financial institutions to unlock sustainable value. By merging operational excellence with the power of AI and digital transformation, we ensure our clients are equipped to lead, not just keep pace.

Bridging the Gap between Vision and Technical Mastery, we believe that even the most advanced strategy is only as powerful as the people executing it. That is why we specialize in identifying and placing high‑calibre technical talent within the world’s premier financial ecosystems. Whether it’s securing mission‑critical infrastructure or driving global digital shifts, we connect elite IT professionals with opportunities at global financial leaders.