Project Manager Global Market

AMARIS CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager / Business Analyst to lead the digitization of deal confirmation processes in Asia. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in financial markets and project management skills, as well as proficiency in agile methodologies. The role requires fluency in French and professional English, with a multicultural working environment anticipated.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

International team diversity

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Solid experience in financial markets, ideally in Front Office support.
• In-depth knowledge of booking, confirmation, affirmation, settlement.
• Experience in digitizing processes with e-signature platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end functional analysis of the deal confirmation process.
• Define the target architecture of the digitized process.
• Be responsible for program governance and track milestones.

Skills

Experience in financial markets

Knowledge of trade lifecycle

Experience in digitizing operational processes

Proficiency in agile methodologies

Strong influencing skills

Excellent communication skills

High level of organization

Education

Experience in financial markets

Knowledge of the trade lifecycle

Tools

Workflow solutions

E-signature platforms

Job description

WHY AMARIS?

At Amaris Consulting, we believe in creating a thriving, positive workplace where every team member can grow, connect, and make a real impact. Here’s what you can expect when you join our dynamic community:

• Global Diversity: Be part of an international team of 110+ nationalities, celebrating diverse perspectives and collaboration.
• Trust and Growth: With 70% of our leaders starting at entry-level, we’re committed to nurturing talent and empoweringo reach new heights.
• Continuous Learning: Unlock your full potential with our internal Academy and over 250 training modules designed for your professional growth.
• Vibrant Culture: Enjoy a workplace where energy, fun, and camaraderie come together through afterworks, networking events, and more.
• Meaningful Impact: Join us in making a difference through our CSR initiatives, including the WeCare Together program, and be part of something bigger.

Project Context

The company is undergoing a major transformation of its Front-to-Back processes in the Global Markets domain, aiming to automate and digitize the deal confirmation process (Confirmation Matching - CFM). Currently, in several Asian countries, this process is manual, paper-based, and requires physical delivery of confirmations to clients for signature. This operational inefficiency leads to compliance risks, extended processing times, and a poor customer experience.

The project aims to deploy a secure digital client portal enabling electronic distribution, validation, and e-signature of deal confirmations across 10 countries in Asia, with priority given to 3 key countries (to be identified based on regulatory, operational, and technological maturity).

The first phase of the project is currently being delivered (planned completion by end of March), primarily focused on Europe. The next phase will shift toward Asia, with significant challenges around standardization, local adaptation, and migration of existing processes.

Main Mission

The candidate will play a hybrid role combining Project Manager and Business Analyst responsibilities, with end-to-end accountability for the CFM digitization project in Asia. They will act as both project lead, functional study lead, and program governance facilitator.

This profile must combine strong functional expertise in Global Markets, rigorous project management skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders in a complex, multicultural, and highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Functional Leadership & Front-to-Back Process Study (Study Lead)
   • Lead the end-to-end functional analysis of the deal confirmation process, from trade negotiation to accounting, including documentation, settlement, reconciliation, and regulatory reporting.
   • Define the target architecture of the digitized process in collaboration with IT, business, and compliance teams.
   • Conduct a gap analysis between the current (manual, localized) processes and the future standardized process.
   • Produce functional specification documents (BRD) and user scenarios for the client portal.
2. Project Management & Governance (Program Manager)
   • Be responsible for program governance: lead operational and steering committees, track milestones, budgets, risks, and action plans.
   • Define and manage the migration plan from current processes to the new portal (strategy, sequencing, rollback procedures).
   • Develop the testing strategy (UAT, SIT, end-to-end), coordinate testing teams, and validate deliverables.
   • Manage cross-functional approvals: compliance, legal, security, outsourcing, and IT validation (IT PLC process).
   • Coordinate country-level regulatory and legal validations, particularly regarding electronic signatures (eIDAS, local laws).
3. IT Collaboration & Technical Implementation
   • Serve as the primary liaison between Global Markets business units and IT teams (development, integration, cybersecurity, infrastructure).
   • Participate in IT validation committees and ensure adherence to technical and security standards.
   • Supervise the integration of the portal with booking, settlement, and reporting systems (e.g., Murex, Calypso, MarkitWire, etc.).
4. International Rollout & Local Adaptation
   • Lead deployment across 10 countries in Asia, prioritizing 3 key markets (e.g., Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan – to be confirmed based on digital maturity).
   • Identify and incorporate local specificities (regulatory, linguistic, cultural, technical).
   • Collaborate with local teams (Operations, Legal, Compliance) to ensure adoption and compliance.

Candidate Profile

Functional Skills

• Solid experience in financial markets (Global Markets), ideally in Front Office support, Middle Office, or Trade Processing.

• In-depth knowledge of the trade lifecycle: booking, confirmation, affirmation, settlement, accounting, P&L, reconciliation, and regulatory reporting (MiFID II, SFTR, etc.).

• Experience in digitizing operational processes, particularly with workflow solutions, e-signature platforms, or client portals.

Project Management Skills

• Proven experience managing end-to-end projects, from analysis to implementation.

• Proficiency in agile or hybrid methodologies and IT Project Lifecycle (PLC) processes.

• Ability to lead steering committees, prepare progress reports, and manage risks effectively.

Soft Skills

• Strong influencing skills without direct authority, in a matrixed and international environment.

• Excellent communication, team facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.

• High level of rigor, organization, and results orientation.

Languages & Location

• Native or fluent French (mandatory).

• Professional fluency in English.

• Willingness to work in a multicultural environment: positions based in Paris, London, Belgium, or India. Occasional travel to Asia may be required.

Preferred Qualifications (Assets)

• Experience with electronic confirmation platforms (MarkitWire, DTCC, ICE, etc.).

• Knowledge of local regulations in Asia (MAS, JFSA, HKMA, etc.).

• Experience in regulatory-driven or digital transformation projects within investment banking.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.