Implementation Project Manager

FlexTrade; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is seeking an Implementation Project Manager to join our Client Services team.

You will oversee the full project life cycle for new client onboarding and ongoing implementations, coordinating with clients’ trading desks and technology teams to deliver on time and within scope. You will manage multiple client engagements across asset classes, translate client priorities into detailed plans, and ensure clear communication and documentation throughout the project.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industry experience in project/product/implementation management.
• Experience with front office trading account management and/or project management.
• Strong understanding of trading platforms on buy or sell side.
• Knowledge of equities, FX and/or FI trading workflows.
• Excellent ability to manage day-to-day projects but also keeping an eye on the big picture.
• Work effectively in a fast paced, high-energy team-oriented environment in both independent and collaborative working environments.
• Proven experience understanding and defining complex workflows.
• Demonstrated history of scoping engagements and gathering requirements.
• Demonstrated history of solving complex problems with a keen eye for detail and a meticulous level of precision.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of new or existing clients in line with our standard operating procedures.
• Fulfill existing client’s requirements and provide timelines.
• Ensuring our new clients are implemented on time and under budget.
• Working with internal teams on implementation related items to ensure we deliver in line with our commitments.
• Developing detailed project plans and timelines, driving them to completion through agreement with the client and support from internal teams where necessary.
• Owning each assigned complex and strategic engagement, acting as the primary day-to-day management point person working across multiple internal groups driving tasks through to completion within tight deadlines.
• Driving transparency and consistency by clear communication and production of engagement-specific documentation.
• Leveraging domain expertise and relationship skills to build and maintain credible relationships with clients.
• Monitor implementation progress and reporting to senior management
• Keep all internal and external stakeholders updated on the progress of projects
• Communicate Confidently project status and raise alerts
• Have strong understanding of buy-side EMS workflows.
• Run quarterly reviews alongside the senior management team with client’s senior stakeholders

Skills

Project management

Client management

Trading workflows

Front office trading

Requirements gathering

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

FlexTrade Systems is a global leader in high performance multi-asset execution management and order management systems for equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures, and options. A pioneer in the field, FlexTrade is internationally recognized for introducing FlexTRADER®, the world’s first broker-neutral, execution management trading system, which allows clients to completely control and customize their execution workflows through a comprehensive ability to search/access liquidity while maintaining the confidentiality of their trading strategies.

At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to an ever-changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to every interaction, and we continue to improve, grow together, and collaborate as one team. All of these, while having Fun, truly make FlexTrade a wonderful place to work.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an Implementation Project Manager to join our Client Services team. The team is responsible for new and existing clients and is involved with the full project life cycle as well as ongoing support. This includes analysis, design and implementation during a new client onboarding, as well as implementation, maintenance and enhancement projects once the client is live.

You will be responsible for ensuring the overall goals of the client are understood and delivered successfully by the Client Services team. You will need to manage multiple client implementations across asset classes, keeping deliveries on track and expectations managed. Working directly with the clients’ trading desk and technology teams alongside other Client Services teams to see projects through to successful completion. Key to this position will be understanding priorities from the client’s perspective and managing the projects and deliverables effectively and efficiently.

Implementation Project Manager - Client Services role is responsible for:

• Manage the implementation of new or existing clients in line with our standard operating procedures.
• Fulfill existing client’s requirements and provide timelines.
• Ensuring our new clients are implemented on time and under budget.
• Working with internal teams on implementation related items to ensure we deliver in line with our commitments.
• Developing detailed project plans and timelines, driving them to completion through agreement with the client and support from internal teams where necessary.
• Owning each assigned complex and strategic engagement, acting as the primary day-to-day management point person working across multiple internal groups driving tasks through to completion within tight deadlines.
• Driving transparency and consistency by clear communication and production of engagement-specific documentation.
• Leveraging domain expertise and relationship skills to build and maintain credible relationships with clients.
• Monitor implementation progress and reporting to senior management
• Keep all internal and external stakeholders updated on the progress of projects
• Communicate Confidently project status and raise alerts
• Have strong understanding of buy-side EMS workflows.
• Run quarterly reviews alongside the senior management team with client’s senior stakeholders

Job requirements

• 3-5 years of industry experience in Project/Product/Implementation Management.
• Experience with front office trading account management and/or project management.
• Strong understanding of trading platforms on buy or sell side.
• Knowledge of equities, FX and/or FI trading workflows.
• Excellent ability to manage day-to-day projects but also keeping an eye on the big picture.
• Work effectively in a fast paced, high-energy team-oriented environment in both independent and collaborative working environments.
• Proven experience understanding and defining complex workflows.
• Demonstrated history of scoping engagements and gathering requirements.
• Demonstrated history of solving complex problems with a keen eye for detail and a meticulous level of precision.

**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.**