About the Role
Business Program Manager - Post Trade needed at one of the top hedge funds in the world! Hybrid NYC only and base from $150k - $225k plus discretionary bonus. This is an amazing opportunity and won't be open long. This is a confidential search and if you don't meet the criteria unfortunately I won't be able to respond to any inquiries. Looking for 7 - 12 years of total experience and the client prefers someone with a background in post trade technology at an investment tech firm that wants to move to a hedge fund. Candidates from investment firms with a focus on post trade technology project management/business analysis may also be considered.
They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced business analyst / program manager who is passionate about taking their Post-Trade platform to the next level of excellence. The candidate should possess exceptional communication skills in order to work with internal constituents on projects focusing on Operations, Financing, Treasury and Risk. The candidate will be a proven collaborator, self-motivated with sharp attention to detail.
You will take on the following responsibilities:
Business analysis – conducting current state assessments, developing future state processes, syndicating approaches with engineering and functional teams, documenting business requirements, converting requirements to functional specifications for engineering teams, coordinating testing, and being responsible for ensuring that business objectives are achieved.
Project management – managing partners with diverse agendas, driving meetings, developing consensus, running project schedules, and applying standard processes of project management.
Program management – managing the project portfolio, helping drive prioritization, support development of business and technical architecture, developing relationships with engineering and functional teams across the firm, and helping in bidirectional translation between groups.
This role interfaces across multiple business groups including; investment mgmt, trading, business development and post trade functions as well as their respective engineering teams and requires both “big-picture” thinking and “in-the-weeds” analysis/delivery skills. The firm operates globally and given their footprint, this role may also require the individual to travel based on functional/project needs.
You must possess the following qualifications:
- 7 - 12 years of experience in the full lifecycle of business analysis/project management – designing, developing and implementing business processes automation/re-engineering and supporting implementation of technology solutions
- Familiar with trade settlement and processing across asset classes and would have worked at post-trade processing groups at buy-side finance firms (e.g., hedge funds, asset management firms, consulting firms), prime brokers, or in FinTech firms focusing on post-trade processing
- Experience producing comprehensive documentation (e.g., functional requirements, meeting notes, project trackers etc.) focused on clarity, organization, and timely delivery
- Ability to synthesize information and communicate effectively verbally and in writing across all the different levels of the organization
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, attention to detail, is self-motivated, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
- Proficiency in using office suite apps (MS and Google) and collaboration tools (e.g., wiki, JIRA) to best capture and share key information efficiently and effectively
You will enjoy the following benefits:
- Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401k match, employer-paid life & disability insurance
- Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms
- Learning: Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship
- Time Off: Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves
- Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup