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Assistant / Project Manager (Financial Markets)

Job No.: 500150
Employment Type: Full time
Departments: Financial Markets Management
Job Functions: Product Development & Management, Project Management

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and lead the end-to-end delivery of system projects to support ongoing business development and new product rollouts within the Financial Markets Sector, covering initiatives across Hong Kong, South-East Asia branches, and Headquarters.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional units to gather, analyze, and document business requirements; conduct feasibility studies and prepare comprehensive project proposals and supporting documentation for executive endorsement and approval.
  • Liaise with IT departments and external vendors to devise project plans, balancing business priorities, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and change scope, while implementing precise monitoring and control mechanisms.
  • Manage the full project lifecycle in accordance with approved budgets and timelines; identify potential risks and implement control measures, ensure high-quality deliverables, and maintain transparent status reporting to management and key stakeholders.
  • Facilitate prioritization discussions for ongoing business demands, chair project meetings, and coordinate with IT teams to track User Acceptance Testing (UAT) progress and resolution of defects as necessary.
  • Provide support for ad-hoc tasks and special projects as assigned by the Division Head or Senior Project Manager.

 

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the banking or financial services industry, with a strong background in project management or business analysis. Familiarity with treasury system operations, trading workflows, and market data structures is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and liaison skills in both English and Chinese (including Putonghua), with the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders and senior management.
  • Proactive and self-motivated individual with strong planning, presentation, and negotiation skills; capable of managing multiple concurrent projects and working independently under pressure.
  • Proficient in project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid approaches.
  • Professional certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2 are advantageous.
  • Less experienced candidate will be considered for contract role.

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