Fund Launch Project Manager

Our client a leading asset management company currently seeks a Fund Launch Project Manager within Fixed Income to be based in London

The Fund Launch Project Manager will be part of the Fixed Income Division, and will be responsible for:

-Manage product development projects from approval through to launch. The successful candidate will be required to motivate a multi-disciplined team of Fixed Income (and/or external) representatives to ensure the project delivers on time and within budget

-Ability to take a hands-on role with a desire to refine the product as required to ensure successful delivery

-Ensure approval of the Fixed Income Management Board and Risk Committee

-Build successful relationships with the project delivery partners, including external legal advice, fund administrator, trustee / custodian and auditor

As such, the successful Fund Launch Project Manager will have the following skills and experience:

-Familiar with fixed income investment products e.g. bonds, real estate, structured credit, private placements and other esoteric instruments

-Knowledge of business environment, products and operational models

-Project management experience within asset management (preferably fixed income) with an understanding of different approaches

-An appreciation of the end to end processes required for a new product launch

-Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal, with excellent active listening skills

-Strong influence and negotiating skills with an ability to manage a variety of stakeholders

-Willingness to work to tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects, taking into account evolving business priorities

-Strong analytic and proven problem solving skills with an ability to negotiate pragmatic solutions to meet conflicting business requirements

-Ability to be flexible and to manage ambiguity during project delivery

-Must be a team player and able to work with and through others

-Able to work effectively at all levels in an organisation, with strong relationship management skills

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Fund Launch Project Manager with Highly motivated, proactive and resilient to work for one of the most respected leading asset management company in the world.

If you have the above qualities, and wish to further your career as a Fund Launch Project Manager - Fixed Income, then please apply today.

Randstad Financial Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies Employment Business Regulations 2003

May 24, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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