We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in SSI (Standard Settlement Instructions) and Back Office Operations within the Banking or Financial Services industry. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end project delivery for business transformation, system implementation, process improvements, and operational initiatives related to securities, settlement, and back-office operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation, planning, execution, testing, deployment, and project closure.
- Lead business and technology projects involving Back Office Operations, Securities Services, Trade Settlement, and Standard Settlement Instructions (SSI).
- Work closely with business users, operations teams, IT, vendors, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource planning.
- Monitor project progress, identify project risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system implementation, and post-production support.
- Facilitate project governance meetings, Steering Committee meetings, and status reporting to senior management.
- Ensure projects comply with internal governance, regulatory requirements, and operational standards.
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiency across back-office functions.
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee third-party deliverables.
- Prepare project documentation, including project plans, RAID logs, status reports, and change requests.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 5–8 years of Project Management experience within the Banking or Financial Services industry.
- Strong knowledge of SSI (Standard Settlement Instructions) and Back Office Operations.
- Experience managing projects related to:
o Securities Services
o Trade Settlement
o Custody Operations
o Capital Markets
o Corporate Actions
o Cash Management
o SWIFT Messaging (preferred)
- Experience delivering system implementation, migration, or transformation projects.
- Strong stakeholder, vendor, and cross-functional team management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project environments.
Pay: RM8,000.00 - RM15,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
Work Location: In person