Project Manager

Balyasny Asset Management L.P.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Balyasny Asset Management L.P. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to join its Enterprise Program Management Office, driving large-scale initiatives across Strategy, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Technology and Investment teams.

You will engage with senior executives from day one and ensure momentum of strategic projects. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in project management within the financial sector, strong communication, executive presence, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of project management experience, especially large-scale transformations in finance or asset management.
• Demonstrated executive presence with ability to lead meetings and present to senior leaders.
• Proven track record of delivering results independently and on schedule.
• Familiarity with PM tools and data analytics or BI platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level programs and cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple business units.
• Help improve processes and systematize operations across the firm.
• Support business and strategy development for growth initiatives.
• Provide broad exposure to multiple departments and learning opportunities.
• Contribute to PMO standards and best practices across the organization.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Delivery-focused

Meeting leadership

Education

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Confluence

Asana

Jira

Job description

Balyasny Asset Management (BAM) is a diversified global investment firm founded in 2001 by Dmitry Balyasny, Scott Schroeder, and Taylor O'Malley. With over $38 billion in assets under management, BAM employs more than 2,000 people across 23 offices in the U.S. and Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The firm’s investment teams span five strategies, including Equities Long/Short, Fixed Income & Macro, Commodities, Multi-Asset Arbitrage, and Systematic. Balyasny’s mission is to deliver to its investors absolute, uncorrelated returns in all market environments.

We are seeking a highly capable Project Manager to join our Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) team. This individual will play a key role in driving large-scale initiatives and supporting strategic projects across the firm. The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager with a background in the financial sector who can confidently engage with senior executives from day one, lead meetings with clarity and authority, and ensure project momentum. You will collaborate with our Strategy, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Technology and Investment teams to execute projects that support the growth of our businesses. Executive presence and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels are essential for success in this role.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Enterprise & Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Operate as part of an enterprise-level program and project management team, leading and supporting initiatives that span multiple business units and functions. Projects are highly cross-functional and may involve business areas such as Treasury, Legal, Operations and Compliance, as well as investment teams across multiple asset classes.
• Process Improvement & Systematization: Help improve, streamline, and systematize processes across the business, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Business & Strategy Buildout: Play a key role in building out new businesses and strategies, supporting the firm’s growth and innovation objectives.
• Firmwide Exposure & Learning: Gain access to virtually every department in the firm, providing a unique opportunity to learn how a hedge fund operates from top to bottom.
• PMO Standards & Best Practices: Contribute to the development and implementation of project management standards and best practices, helping to set the bar for PMO excellence across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in project management, with proven exposure to large-scale transformation initiatives ideally in a financial-related field (e.g., banking, asset management, insurance, or financial technology)
• Strong executive presence, with the ability to lead meetings and present confidently to senior executives; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience driving results independently with a focus on delivery.
• Demonstrated familiarity with project management tools and methodologies, (e.g., Confluence, Asana, Jira), data analytics, or business intelligence platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• PMP or other project management certification is a plus.