Title: Senior Project Manager (Wealth Management)
Duration: 6+ months
Interview: Video
Visa: USC, GC, EAD/GC, H4/EAD,
City: Hybrid Midtown New York City (locals only)
Candidates must be LOCAL to the NEW YORK or NEW JERSEY area and COMMUTE into the office THREE TIMES A WEEK. NO RELOCATION CONSIDERED. *** The Client is flexible.
*** PLEASE Only send me candidates in the NY/NJ area Open to hybrid.
*** We need: A senior Project Manager with experience leading Wealth Management and/or Broker dealer projects (Not investment Banking) in a Banking or Financial services environment. Candidates need to be on the “Buy” side of transactions and have an excellent understanding of Wealth Management. ***THIS IS SOMEONE OUT OF Merrill Lynch or Fidelity NOT OUT OF INVESTMENT BANKING. **Candidates must have Long Projects/Good Tenure, Excellent communication skills and a State issued ID (Not Bills) showing they are Local.
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*** Candidate Must Have’s on a resume and for submittal:
1. How many years working with: Project Manager
2. How many years working with: Wealth Management
3. How many years working with: Broker Dealer
4. How many years working with:
5. How many years working with:
Job Description:
Please send candidates who meet or exceed the Below experience:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Wealth Management and/or Broker-Dealer operations. This individual will lead and manage strategic initiatives and projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with the firm’s business objectives. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior management to drive projects forward and deliver solutions that enhance our wealth management and brokerage services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and closing of wealth management or broker-dealer projects, from inception to completion.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, and track progress against them.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between project teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.
- Manage project risks, issues, and changes, ensuring they are mitigated or escalated appropriately.
- Oversee the delivery of system integrations, process improvements, and new products or services within the wealth management and broker-dealer space.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations (FINRA, SEC, etc.) throughout project lifecycle.
- Conduct regular project status meetings, providing updates and managing stakeholder expectations.
- Work with external vendors, partners, and internal teams to achieve project objectives.
- Ensure project documentation is complete, including requirements, designs, test plans, and project close-out reports.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of project management experience in wealth management, broker-dealer, or financial services.
- Strong knowledge of wealth management processes, investment products, trading platforms, and brokerage operations.
- PMP, CAPM, or Agile certifications are a plus.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage diverse teams and influence stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in financial services (FINRA, SEC).
- Experience with project management tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, or Asana.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with digital transformation initiatives in wealth management or broker-dealer operations.
- Understanding of emerging trends in fintech, robo-advisory, and client portal enhancements.
- Familiarity with cloud-based wealth management platforms or broker-dealer systems.
Thank & Regards
Shard Phutela | Senior Techincal Recruiter
D: 267-665-2313,
First Ring Solutions LLC | Philadelphia, PA 19102
Note: Due to high volume of calls, I may miss your call, email is the better way to reach me.