Project Manager – Securities Finance Platform Implementations - AVP

Role Overview:
The Project Manager (AVP) will lead end-to-end delivery of platform upgrades, implementations, and migrations for securities finance solutions. This role requires strong experience in managing complex technology projects within financial services, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and stakeholder alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute platform implementation and upgrade projects, including configuration and data migration.

• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and risks across multiple stakeholders.

• Oversee integration with trading, post-trade, and reporting systems.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

• Facilitate communication between technology teams / vendor, operations, and business users.

• Drive testing, quality assurance, and go-live readiness.

Requirements

Required Experience:

• Securities Finance Expertise: Deep understanding of securities lending, collateral management, and lifecycle events (e.g., re-rates, recalls, returns).

• Platform Implementation: Proven track record in implementing or upgrading financial platforms, including connectivity to custodians and books & records systems.

• Data & Reporting: Familiarity with static data management (securities, accounts, corporate actions) and automated reporting (P&L, exposure, outstanding loans).

• Integration & Automation: Experience with trade capture, allocation engines, and downstream settlement processes.

• Compliance & Risk: Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks for securities lending programs.

• Strong stakeholder management and vendor coordination skills.