Project Manager (Banking)

Evolution Recruitment Solutions PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolution Recruitment Solutions PTE. LTD. is seeking a skilled Project/Change Manager to lead and coordinate initiatives across global financial services projects.

You will plan, prioritize, and deliver multi-faceted change programs while partnering with stakeholders across the organization. The role requires strong communication, risk management, and the ability to drive governance processes, with experience in investment banking and regulatory projects highly valued.

Qualifications

• PM certification (PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.
• Experience in financial services or investment banking is highly desirable.
• Experience managing projects/change in financial services.
• Background in global markets and regulatory projects is advantageous.
• Strong business partnering across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to large-scale projects, prioritizing, planning, and implementing multiple and varied change initiatives
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Develop detailed project schedules and milestones
• Maintain comprehensive project reporting on progress, budget utilization, and other governance-related documentation
• Ensure all projects adhere to the bank's global Change policies and requirements
• Facilitate working groups and steering committees as needed
• Manage user acceptance testing in alignment with the testing strategy
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and ensure benefit realization
• Participate in continuous improvement of processes and quality standards

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Agile methodologies

PRINCE2 knowledge

MSF knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage small to large-scale projects, prioritizing, planning, and implementing multiple and varied change initiatives
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Develop detailed project schedules and milestones
• Maintain comprehensive project reporting on progress, budget utilization, and other governance-related documentation
• Ensure all projects adhere to the bank's global Change policies and requirements
• Facilitate working groups and steering committees as needed
• Manage user acceptance testing in alignment with the testing strategy
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and ensure benefit realization
• Participate in continuous improvement of processes and quality standards

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred
• Previous experience in financial services, especially investment banking, is highly desirable
• Significant experience in project/change management, preferably in the financial services/investment banking industry
• Background in global markets and/or regulatory projects is highly advantageous
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across the organization
• Proven experience in managing small to mid-size teams
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize work, meet strict deadlines, and work independently
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and other structured project management frameworks (e.g., PRINCE2, Microsoft Solutions Framework)
• Familiarity with global markets products, especially OTC derivatives, and an understanding of sales/trading and post-trade processing