Job Purpose Summary:

The Project Manager – Financial Services & Business Analysis is responsible for leading and managing end-to-end project delivery within the financial services domain. The role involves gathering business requirements, defining project scope, designing solutions, and ensuring successful project execution within defined timelines and budgets. The position demands strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills to coordinate effectively between business stakeholders, IT, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage full lifecycle project delivery from initiation to closure.
• Conduct detailed business analysis to gather requirements, define project scope, and identify solution opportunities.
• Collaborate with IT, strategy, and operations teams to ensure alignment of technical and business objectives.
• Prepare project documentation including business requirements, process flows, and progress reports.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and provide regular project updates and performance reports.
• Support process improvement initiatives and recommend best practices for project governance.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, quality standards, and financial regulations.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience within the financial services or banking sector.
• Proven experience in business analysis, requirement gathering, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of financial operations, systems, and regulatory frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, Trello).
• PMP / PRINCE2 certification or equivalent is preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in business process modeling and requirements documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and confidentiality.

Key Skills:

• Project Management & Delivery
• Business Analysis & Requirement Gathering
• Financial Services Operations
• Risk & Issue Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Process Mapping & Documentation
• PMP / PRINCE2 Methodology
• Cross-functional Collaboration