Asset Management Operations, Global Projects, Associate / VP recruitment

Asset Management Operations has an opportunity for a business analyst based in Singapore as part of the Global Projects Support Team.  This team is responsible for leading strategic initiatives to improve Operational infrastructure and to deliver new products and platforms to the division.  The project manager will focus on managing a wide range of projects and will play an integral role coordinating the strategic direction and execution of critical initiatives. 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent organizational and communication skills with significant experience in the financial industry.  This person needs to multi-task well and be able to adapt quickly to an ever-changing list of demands.  The role will require extensive coordination and interaction with senior leaders in Operations, Technology, Compliance, Legal and other professionals across the firm.

Principal Responsibilities:
• In conjunction with Operations project teams, conduct analysis of business functions to plan, scope and define projects
• Develop requirements documents and translate those requirements into project deliverables
• Develop project plans and manage implementation, including testing, milestones, issues, and risks tracking and communication
• Build and manage relationships between various users groups, technologists, and management on various high priority projects impacting Operations
• Monitor and understand the processes within Operations and determine where a risk or lack of control might be addressed with a current or proposed project
• Provide support to Operations management and project teams on project management tools and methods

Qualifications/Experience:
• 5+ Years Industry or Project Management experience
• Significant experience in the financial field and working business acumen
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining high standards
• Demonstrated skills in negotiation, quantitative and qualitative analysis, problem solving and execution
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral; confident in interaction with all levels of employees
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to deliver / High attention to details deadlines
• Globally mobile
• Japanese, Korean or Mandarin would be an advantage