Project Manager

Project description

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

• Key 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

SKILLS

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