This role is for a Senior Project Manager or Scrum Master in the Treasury domain, focusing on managing and delivering complex projects within the treasury function of a financial institution. The projects may involve implementing and enhancing treasury management systems, regulatory compliance, risk management, liquidity management, cash management, and other core treasury functions. The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams, including technology, finance, risk, compliance, and external vendors, ensuring seamless project execution and delivery.
Lead end-to-end project delivery for treasury initiatives, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Manage the full project lifecycle using Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or Waterfall methodologies, depending on project requirements.
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives) and ensure effective collaboration among team members.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, risk registers, and stakeholder management plans.
Conduct stakeholder analysis and maintain clear communication channels with senior management, business teams, technology teams, and external vendors.
Ensure project scope, objectives, and deliverables are well-defined, documented, and agreed upon by stakeholders.
Proactively identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies.
Monitor and manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations.
Implement change management best practices to ensure smooth transition and adoption of new solutions by end-users.
Prepare and present project status reports, executive dashboards, and other communication materials to stakeholders.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.
Coach and mentor team members, ensuring adherence to best practices in project management and Agile principles.
Must have
Proven experience 8+ years as a Project Manager and Scrum Master, with experience in treasury or financial services domain.
Strong understanding of treasury processes, including liquidity management, cash management, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies with hands-on experience in leading Scrum ceremonies and managing Agile teams.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior executives, business teams, and technical teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Trello, etc.) and Agile collaboration tools.
Solid understanding of project financial management, including budgeting and forecasting.
Professional certifications such as PMP, CSM, or Agile Coach.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
Experience with treasury management systems (TMS) such as Murex, Calypso, Wallstreet Suite (WSS), or Kyriba.
Understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting treasury operations (e.g., Basel III/IV, IFRS, local regulatory guidelines).
Prior experience working in a large financial institution or global bank.
Exposure to DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment in treasury projects.
Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and their application in financial services.
Experience in leading cross-regional teams in a distributed environment.
Advanced data analysis skills, including experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) for treasury reporting.
Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies for process optimization.
Languages
English: B2 Upper Intermediate
Seniority
Senior
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