Mining & Construction Sector Lead - Asset Finance

Merchant West; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchant West in Sandton is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex initiatives in the financial services sector, including new product development, regulatory compliance, and system enhancements.

You will oversee project teams, budgets, and timelines, ensuring outcomes align with business objectives and stringent regulatory requirements, while influencing strategic initiatives in a leading financial hub with sophisticated systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management with substantial experience in financial services.
• Proven experience managing projects related to regulatory compliance, fintech, or financial systems.
• Strong understanding of financial products, markets, and operational processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools used in the financial industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects within the financial services domain, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including IT, compliance, operations, and business units.
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects, meeting quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Prepare and present project status reports, updates, and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

• What Mining Construction Sector Lead Asset Fin...

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with expertise in the Financial Services sector for their operations in Sandton . This role is critical for delivering complex projects related to new product development, regulatory compliance, and system enhancements within the financial industry. You will manage project teams, budgets, and timelines, ensuring successful outcomes that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence strategic projects in a leading financial hub, working with sophisticated systems and demanding compliance standards.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with expertise in the Financial Services sector for their operations in Sandton . This role is critical for delivering complex projects related to new product development, regulatory compliance, and system enhancements within the financial industry. You will manage project teams, budgets, and timelines, ensuring successful outcomes that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence strategic projects in a leading financial hub, working with sophisticated systems and demanding compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects within the financial services domain, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including IT, compliance, operations, and business units.
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects, meeting quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Prepare and present project status reports, updates, and recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management , with substantial experience in financial services.
• Proven experience managing projects related to regulatory compliance, fintech, or financial systems.
• Strong understanding of financial products, markets, and operational processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools used in the financial industry