Senior Project Manager – Fund Managers

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Project Manager in our Fund Managers team to work closely with stakeholders from across LGT Capital Partners. In this role, you will play a crucial role in driving strategic initiatives that enhance our fund management capabilities and deliver exceptional value to our clients. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of project management methodologies, excellent leadership abilities, and a proven track record of successful project delivery. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and end-users, to define project requirements, scope, and deliverables
• Understand business and solution architecture and help shape the target operating model when executing projects
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders, providing regular status updates and addressing any concerns promptly
• Elicit and prioritize functional and non-functional requirements from business and technical stakeholders
• Manage external technology providers and drive any system selection process in close collaboration with IMT

Eligibility

• University degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification
• At least 5 years of working experience as a Project Manager at a financial services company or with a leading consulting firm in a delivery role in the financial services sector
• Experience in the asset management industry, more specifically fund administration and its corresponding systems is a plus
• In-depth and proven project management, delivery, and leadership skills
• Agile certification (Scrum, IPMA, etc.) and practical experience as a plus
• Excellent language skills in English (verbal/written) is a requirement, German is a plus
• Ability to act as a mediator on complex topics between business and technology teams
• Passion for project management with a pragmatic, hands-on approach
• Self-motivated team player with strong analytical and organizational skills

Benefits

• We provide modern working conditions, including work-from-home options, flexible hours, and a home office allowance for equipping work environments with the latest technology
• A diverse culture full of mutual respect, teamwork, and appreciation awaits you at LGT Capital Partners
• We empower and invest in you: your professional and personal development is a priority at our company
• We are proud to be owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein and our company is greatly inspired by their entrepreneurial spirit and longstanding history
• Commitment to ESG: our actions are influenced by the Princely Family’s long-term perspective. Sustainability is key for us, and we act accordingly since 2002
• You can benefit from discounts on LGT banking products and services as well as co-investment opportunities

Contact information

Mélanie Moos
Human Resources
LGT Capital Partners
+41 58 261 80 42