Country Markets Project Lead

About the Position

Country Markets Project Lead

GFT Technologies is an AI-centric global digital transformation company. We design advanced data and AI transformation solutions, modernize technology architectures, and develop next-generation core systems for industry leaders in Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing, and Robotics. Partnering closely with our clients, we push boundaries to unlock their full potential. With deep industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a strong partner ecosystem, GFT delivers responsible AI-centric solutions that combine engineering excellence, high-performance delivery, and cost efficiency. Our team of 12,000+ technology experts operate in 20+ countries worldwide, offering career opportunities at the forefront of software innovation.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Responsibility

  • Provide end-to-end delivery oversight of the Markets domain across Front Office, Back Office, Risk, and Finance, IT ensuring alignment with the country delivery roadmap and regional milestones.
  • Maintain the Markets domain schedule alignment with release timelines.

• Cross Functional Coordination

  • Drive alignment across Markets domain to ensure cohesive planning and execution.
  • Identify, track, and manage interdependencies, sequencing, and cross-functional impacts within Markets domain.
  • Facilitate resolution of delivery conflicts, overlaps, or gaps across Markets domain.
  • Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and handoffs across the Markets delivery lifecycle.

• Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

  • Consolidate Markets-related risks and issues at country level and ensure proactive mitigation planning.
  • Ensure early identification of cross-functional impacts and readiness risks.
  • Lead structured escalation of material delivery concerns through governance channels.

• Reporting & Governance Support

  • Support the Country Program Manager in the bi-monthly Country Program Steering Committee (PSC), representing Markets delivery status, key risks, and dependency impacts as required.
  • Provide structured Markets reporting, progress transparency, and forward-looking risk insights.
  • Coordinate with country vendors supporting Markets scope to ensure alignment on timelines, issue resolution, and readiness expectations, if required.

Requirements

• More than 10-13 years of experience with proven influence and track record in large-scale banking transformations.
• Experienced with Murex systems to support end-to-end trade processing, risk analytics, and regulatory compliance across multiple asset classes.
• Deep understanding of local nuances and willingness to be dedicated to a country for active on-site participation.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Markets processes across Front Office, Back Office, Risk, Finance.

We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and others.
• Company Culture based on our Core Values.
• Professional Development Training with Individual Development Plans to map out your career growth.
• Opportunity to work in a global environment with diverse teams built with colleagues from around the world.
• Opportunity to work with technology industry leaders in the financial services industry.
• Opportunity to work for big name clients in capital markets, banking, and other industries.

About the Company

We show commitment to our investors and stand for solid, long-term growth performance. Founded in Germany in 1987 and in American territory since 2008, GFT expanded globally to over 10,000 experts and to more than 15 markets to ensure proximity to clients. With new opportunities from Asia to Brazil, the international growth story continues. We are committed to growing tech talents worldwide. Because our team’s strong consulting and development skills across legacy and pioneering technologies, like GreenCoding, underpin success. We maintain a family atmosphere in an inclusive work environment.

Why Choose GFT?

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and others.
• Company Culture based on our Core Values.
• Professional Development Training with Individual Development Plans to map out your career growth.
• Opportunity to work in a global environment with diverse teams built with colleagues from around the world.
• Opportunity to work with technology industry leaders in the financial services industry.
• Opportunity to work for big name clients in capital markets, banking, and other industries.

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