Project Manager

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering change within the Avaloq core banking platform to join our Change & Transformation function. You will lead end-to-end delivery of technology and business change initiatives across our Banking and Wealth Management divisions, managing project scope, budget, risk, and stakeholders from initiation through to successful go-live.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Avaloq-related projects across Wealth Management, Private Banking, and Operations
• Own project governance, including project plans, RAID logs, budgets, resource allocation, and status reporting to steering committees and senior stakeholders
• Manage the full project lifecycle for Avaloq implementations, upgrades, migrations, and parameterisation changes
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, QA/testers, and Avaloq vendor consultants
• Act as the primary point of contact with Avaloq (vendor) project teams, managing scope, timelines, and deliverables against contractual commitments
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests, escalating appropriately
• Drive delivery of regulatory and compliance-related change (e.g. MiFID II, SM&CR, Consumer Duty) impacting the Avaloq platform
• Oversee UAT planning and execution, release management, and cutover/go-live activities
• Manage project budgets and forecasts, tracking spend against approved business cases
• Ensure robust change management and business readiness, including training and communication plans for impacted stakeholders
• Provide clear, concise reporting to senior management, Programme Boards, and Steering Committees
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with governance standards, methodology, and audit/compliance requirements

Requirements

Must have

• Proven experience (10+ years) as a Project Manager delivering change within Banking or Wealth Management
• Hands-on project delivery experience with the Avaloq Banking Suite (implementation, upgrade, migration, or configuration projects)
• Strong understanding of Wealth Management and Private Banking operations (portfolio management, client onboarding, KYC/AML, custody, trade execution, reporting)
• Demonstrable experience managing full project lifecycles, including budgets typically in the six-to-seven figure range
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior business and technology leadership
• Experience managing third-party vendors and system integrators, ideally including Avaloq
• Solid understanding of core banking, securities processing, and financial products
• Experience managing UAT, release, and cutover/go-live activities for core banking system changes
• Strong risk, issue, and dependency management skills
• Familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks affecting wealth and private banking (FCA regulations, MiFID II, Consumer Duty)
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, Clarity)
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Formal project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or equivalent) preferred

Nice to Have

• Avaloq certification(s) or prior Avaloq vendor-side experience
• PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or Agile/Scrum certification
• Experience with Avaloq Front (AF) or Avaloq Wealth
• Prior experience in a private bank, wealth manager, or Tier 1/2 banking institution
• Experience managing programmes (multiple interdependent projects) rather than single projects

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Remote work options

About the Company

Join our team and be part of a leading global provider of digital transformation and technology services. We are committed to delivering excellence and innovation in the financial services sector.

Languages

• English: C2 Proficient

Seniority

• Senior