Project Manager NAV control

Project Manager NAV control
Your Day-to-Day:

• Lead the implementation of a T+1 settlement cycle across fund operations, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring operational readiness.
• Oversee project planning, milestones, deliverables and dependencies to ensure the successful execution of the transition.
• Coordinate with investment managers, custodians, transfer agents and other external service providers to align operational processes with the new settlement requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and bottlenecks, and implement appropriate mitigation plans to keep activities on track.
• Support the adaptation of cash management processes to prevent settlement delays, overdraft charges and other operational issues.
• Contribute to the implementation of ex-ante control checks within Net Asset Value (NAV) processes to strengthen operational oversight.
• Assess the impact of settlement cycle changes on existing fund administration workflows, including subscriptions, redemptions, cash movements and transaction processing.
• Coordinate communication and change management activities with internal teams, investment managers and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate the transition.
• Support the preparation and implementation of required documentation, operational procedures and system workflow updates.
• Track project activities, action items, risks and deliverables using project management tools, particularly Microsoft Planner.
• Provide regular progress updates and reporting to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Anticipate operational challenges and propose practical solutions to ensure compliance with the new settlement framework.

Your Profile:

• Proven experience in project management, ideally within fund administration, asset servicing or the investment fund industry.
• Strong project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, monitor deadlines and ensure the delivery of key milestones.
• Solid understanding of fund operations, including fund accounting, transfer agency and custody activities.
• Knowledge of settlement processes, cash management and the operational implications of shortened settlement cycles.
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders, including investment managers, custodians and external service providers.
• Ability to identify operational risks, manage dependencies and implement effective mitigation measures.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with both internal teams and external partners.
• Excellent organizational skills, with a structured, proactive and solution-oriented approach to project delivery.
• Experience with project management and tracking tools, particularly Microsoft Planner.
• Strong written and spoken English skills, essential for documentation, reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands and maintain oversight of complex operational projects.
• A hands-on mindset, with a strong focus on execution, cost control, accountability and achieving project objectives.
• Ability to work fully on-site and collaborate closely with project stakeholders throughout the implementation.