PMO - Settlements

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a strategic Settlements Transformation Program within a leading global financial institution. The role will support the delivery of the target-state operating model and technology roadmap for Settlements, driving large-scale transformation initiatives across global markets operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project governance, stakeholder engagement, planning, execution, risk management, and delivery across complex change programs.

Key Responsibilitie

sProgram & Project Managemen

• tLead and coordinate settlement transformation initiatives from inception through implementation
• .Ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget, timelines, and quality standards
• .Manage project plans, dependencies, milestones, and critical deliverables

Stakeholder Managemen

• tPartner with senior business leaders, technology teams, operations stakeholders, and external vendors
• .Build strong relationships with executive-level stakeholders and provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and outcomes

Risk, Governance & Control

• sProactively identify, assess, escalate, and mitigate project risks and issues
• .Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards
• .Maintain project governance forums and support decision-making processes

Financial & Resource Managemen

• tManage project budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting
• .Conduct resource planning and capacity management to ensure optimal allocation across initiatives
• .Develop business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI assessments for strategic investments

Change & Transformation Deliver

• yDrive transformation initiatives across Operations and Technology teams
• .Support migration planning, implementation, testing, go-live execution, and post-implementation stabilization
• .Develop and maintain detailed migration runbooks and contingency plans

Reporting & Documentatio

• nPrepare project status reports, executive presentations, and progress dashboards
• .Maintain project documentation, JIRA boards, Confluence pages, meeting minutes, and governance artifacts
• .Provide concise communication tailored to technical and non-technical audiences

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Required Skills & Experien

ceEssenti

• alMinimum 3+ years of Project Management experience within an Investment Bank, Capital Markets, or Financial Services environmen
• t.Experience managing large-scale transformation or change programs in Global Markets, Operations, or Settlement
• s.Strong knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, PMI, or Prince
• 2.Demonstrated experience managin
• g:Project budgets and financia
• lsResource planning and capacity manageme
• ntProject risks, issues, and dependenci
• esStakeholder communication and governan
• ceStrong understanding of operational risk, governance, and regulatory requirements within financial service
• s.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skill
• s.Ability to work with complex financial and operational dat

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Prefer

• redExperience with Broadridge solutions such as GLOSS, BRx, or similar post-trade platfor
• ms.Exposure to settlement operations, post-trade processing, securities services, custody, or capital markets operatio
• ns.Experience managing migration, platform modernization, or operating model transformation initiativ

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Ideal Candidate Pro

• fileStrong PMO / Project Management professional with experience in Settlements, Post-Trade Operations, or Capital Mark
• ets.Skilled in driving cross-functional transformation initiatives involving business, operations, and technology te
• ams.Comfortable interacting with senior leadership and operating in a fast-paced global environm
• ent.Proven ability to deliver complex programs while balancing governance, risk management, and stakeholder expectati