Tech PM with Reference Data

Synechron is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead Reference Data initiatives, specifically focusing on Golden Source systems within financial services. The role involves end-to-end project management, collaborating with various stakeholders, coordinating technical activities related to data modeling and quality, and overseeing the migration and enhancement of Golden Source platforms. The manager will ensure timely delivery, manage risks, and adhere to data governance standards, driving continuous improvement in data solutions.

Must Have

• Lead end-to-end project management for Reference Data and Golden Source initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across data governance, IT, operations, and business teams to gather requirements and define project scope.
• Coordinate technical activities related to data modeling, data quality, data lineage, and master data management.
• Oversee the migration, integration, and enhancements of Golden Source systems.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Ensure adherence to data governance standards and best practices within project deliverables.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and technical solutions related to reference data.
• Support audit and regulatory requirements concerning master data.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, ideally within capital markets or financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of Reference Data concepts, data governance, and data quality frameworks.
• Proven experience in managing technology projects related to trading platforms, risk systems, or data warehouses.
• Familiarity with capital markets products (equities, fixed income, derivatives, forex, etc.).
• Experience with data management tools, ETL processes, and data integration platforms.
• 3+ years working with reference-data domains in trading, risk or back-office functions.
• Strong understanding of Securities data feed from Bloomberg, LSEG (Reuters).
• Strong understanding of various Asset classes and important attributes associated with each asset classes.
• Good understanding of instrument identifiers (ISIN, CUSIP, FIGI, RIC), entity identifiers (LEI) and product taxonomy.
• Proficient in SQL and relational data-modeling concepts.
• Familiarity with using APIs and JSON, XML structures.
• Familiarity with MDM and data-governance platforms (e.g. Collibra, DataHub) and metadata-management best practices.
• Excellent Excel skills to perform various data analysis, triage recons and build summaries.

Good to Have

• PMP, PMI-ACP, Agile, or other relevant project management certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and related data services.
• Exposure to financial services or trading environment.
• Understanding of regulatory standards impacting reference data management.
• Experience with data lineage and metadata management tools.

Perks & Benefits

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to oversee and coordinate our Reference Data initiatives, with a strong focus on Golden Source systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in reference data management, data governance, and integration of Golden Source platforms, ensuring timely delivery of complex projects aligned with business objectives.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Toronto, ON is CAD $120k – CAD $130k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for Reference Data and Golden Source initiatives, including planning, execution, and delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across data governance, IT, operations, and business teams to gather requirements and define project scope.
• Coordinate technical activities related to data modeling, data quality, data lineage, and master data management.
• Oversee the migration, integration, and enhancements of Golden Source systems, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, providing regular status updates to senior management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Ensure adherence to data governance standards and best practices within project deliverables.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams (developers, data stewards) and non-technical stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and technical solutions related to reference data.
• Support audit and regulatory requirements concerning master data.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, ideally within capital markets or financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of Reference Data concepts, data governance, and data quality frameworks.
• Proven experience in managing technology projects related to trading platforms, risk systems, or data warehouses.
• Familiarity with capital markets products (equities, fixed income, derivatives, forex, etc.).
• Experience with data management tools, ETL processes, and data integration platforms.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, Agile, or other relevant project management certifications preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Capital Markets Domain Expertise:
• 3+ years working with reference‑data domains in trading, risk or back‑office functions.
• Strong understanding of Securities data feed from Bloomberg, LSEG (Reuters).
• Strong understanding of various Asset classes and important attributes associated with each asset classes.
• Good understanding of instrument identifiers (ISIN, CUSIP, FIGI, RIC), entity identifiers (LEI) and product taxonomy.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in SQL and relational data‑modeling concepts.
• Familiarity with using APIs and JSON, XML structures.
• Familiarity with MDM and data‑governance platforms (e.g. Collibra, DataHub) and metadata‑management best practices.
• Excellent Excel skills to perform various data analysis, triage recons and build summaries.

Preferred, but not required:

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and related data services.
• Exposure to financial services or trading environment.
• Understanding of regulatory standards impacting reference data management.
• Experience with data lineage and metadata management tools.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.