Project Manager - Trade Finance & Liquidity Management (Banking)

We are a fast growing Consulting & Technology Organisation, operating in the ME region.

We work with Leading clients in multiple sectors and maintains a successful track records of delivery.

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing projects within the Trade Finance (e.g., Letters of Credit, Guarantees, Supply Chain Finance) and Liquidity Management (e.g., Cash Management, sweeping, pooling, payment systems integration) domains. This role requires a strong background in project management methodologies, coupled with deep subject matter expertise in banking operations, financial products, and related regulatory landscapes. The Project Manager will manage all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, control, and closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required scope and quality standards.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Delivery:

• Lead cross-functional project teams, including business analysts, IT developers, operations, legal, and compliance specialists, to deliver solutions for Trade Finance and Liquidity Management systems or processes.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, detailed work breakdown structures, schedules, resource allocations, and risk management strategies.

• Oversee and manage the execution of all project phases, ensuring adherence to the bank's project management methodology (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).

• Stakeholder Management & Communication:

• Act as the primary point of contact for project communication, providing regular status updates, escalating critical issues, and managing expectations of senior management and key business stakeholders.

• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements, define solutions, and gain consensus among stakeholders.

• Domain Expertise & Solutioning:

• Apply deep knowledge of Trade Finance products, operations, and market trends (e.g., digitization, SWIFT messaging standards, UCP 600...) to project delivery.

• Leverage expertise in Liquidity and Cash Management principles, systems, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel III, payments regulations) to ensure the viability and compliance of implemented solutions.

• Ensure project solutions align with business strategy, operational efficiency goals, and regulatory mandates.

• Risk & Issue Management:

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.

• Manage change requests, assessing impact on scope, schedule, and budget.

• Financial Management:

• Manage project budgets, tracking expenditure and reporting on financial performance.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in project management, with a significant portion in the banking or financial services sector.

• 5+ years of direct experience managing projects specifically related to Trade Finance and/or Liquidity/Cash Management.

Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

• Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) are a plus.

 

Domain Knowledge

• Mandatory strong understanding of end-to-end Trade Finance processes, instruments (LCs, Guarantees, Bills), collaterals and relevant technology platforms.

• Mandatory deep understanding of Liquidity and Cash Management products, including sweeping, pooling, netting, and various payment systems (e.g., RTGS, ACH, SWIFT).

• Familiarity with financial services regulatory requirements (e.g., AML, KYC, sanctions screening) in the context of Trade Finance and payments.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Proven proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence).

• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities.

• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams and manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferences will be given to candidates with previous experience in GCC Banking domain

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