Job Description

Our client is seeking a Project Manager / Team Lead to oversee end-to-end project delivery across multiple client engagements within a fast-paced financial services environment. This individual will be responsible for driving execution, managing stakeholder communication, improving operational processes, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate brings strong project management expertise, leadership capabilities, and experience working within financial services environments, particularly around onboarding, KYC, or derivatives-related operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Delivery Management

• Own end-to-end project delivery across multiple client engagements, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are consistently achieved
• Lead project planning efforts, including scope definition, resource allocation, workflow design, and execution strategy
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing communication, expectations, and regular project status updates
• Facilitate recurring project meetings, monitor progress against milestones, and proactively mitigate risks or blockers
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless coordination and execution
• Monitor and report on project metrics, KPIs, and overall team productivity
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable process improvements to enhance delivery outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across workflows, tools, and delivery models

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a high-performance, accountable team culture
• Set clear goals and expectations, providing ongoing coaching, guidance, and real-time feedback
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee growth and career development planning
• Effectively allocate work across the team based on priorities, bandwidth, and skillsets
• Promote collaboration and communication across both junior and senior team members

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience with a strong focus on project management and team leadership
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience leading or mentoring team members with a hands-on leadership approach
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels
• Financial services experience required, ideally with exposure to derivatives, onboarding, or KYC processes
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and execution-focused mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to drive decision-making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills preferred

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