IT Project Manager - Trading Systems

KS CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Financial Services organization in Singapore is hiring an experienced IT Project Manager to lead technology projects across the APAC region. This role involves managing the development team, overseeing system enhancements, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project success. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in Financial Services, particularly in project management, and solid problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as an IT Project Manager within Financial Services.
• Hands-on experience delivering trading platform enhancements.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development team responsible for critical trading systems.
• Act as the primary operational liaison between Singapore office and the joint venture team in China.
• Drive end-to-end delivery of system enhancements across APAC.

Skills

IT Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Business Analysis

Trading Platform Enhancements

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Excel

Word

JIRA

Job description

We are supporting a leading Financial Services organisation in Singapore in hiring an experienced IT Project Manager to drive front-to-back (FO/MO/BO) technology projects across the APAC region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the development team responsible for enhancements and maintenance of critical trading systems.


• Act as the primary operational liaison point between the Singapore office and the joint venture team in China.


• Drive end-to-end delivery of system enhancements and technology initiatives across APAC, managing roadmap, timelines, and prioritisation.


• Partner closely with business, operations, and technology stakeholders to gather requirements, validate business cases, and translate needs into clear technical specifications.


• Own project documentation including requirements, functional specifications, and project plans.


• Coordinate cross-functional technology teams involved in solution design, development, testing, and release.


• Oversee the full change management cycle, ensuring adherence to internal governance and quality standards.


• Prepare test cases, conduct functional testing, and manage user acceptance testing (UAT).


• Lead project delivery for system releases and ensure timely, high-quality deployment.


• Troubleshoot and assist with day-to-day system issues, ensuring minimal business disruption.


• Complete mandatory compliance and technical training as required.


• Uphold high standards of integrity, diligence, and professional conduct in all duties.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong experience as an IT Project Manager within Financial Services (banks, brokerages, trading firms, or financial market infrastructure organisations).


• Hands‑on experience delivering trading platform enhancements and FO/MO/BO workflow projects.


• Solid background in business analysis, requirements gathering, and solution scoping.


• Excellent stakeholder management across regional and global offices.


• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to drive delivery in a fast‑paced environment.


• Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Visio, Excel, Word, and issue‑tracking tools such as JIRA.

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