About the role
We are looking for a
Vice President,
Project Manager
to join us in New York
. Our Project Manage
rs
drive
the
delivery of
EquiLend
platform
development
and client implemen
t
ation projects.
They
s
upport projects
across our global business, working closely with technology, operations, product,
business
and client-facing teams.
This is a senior project management role for someone who can lead complex fintech software delivery with structure,
pace
and clear governance. You will manage projects through the software development lifecycle, bring visibility to risks,
dependencies
and decisions, and help ensure delivery teams and stakeholders stay aligned from planning through to release. The work will support
EquiLend’s
ability to deliver high-quality solutions across the securities finance ecosystem, including Trading, Post-Trade, Data & Analytics, RegTech and Platform Solutions.
What
you’ll
do
Lead the planning,
governance
and delivery of software projects, ensuring scope, milestones, actions,
risks
and dependencies are clearly defined and actively managed.
Own project plans, trackers, dashboards, status
reports
and governance materials that provide clear visibility for project teams, senior
stakeholders
and clients.
Drive delivery discipline across the software development lifecycle, partnering with technology, product,
operations
and business teams to align activity with project goals.
Manage project timelines, deliverables,
risks
and issues, escalating concerns early and supporting practical decisions to keep delivery on track.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external clients to manage expectations through clear,
timely
and structured communication.
Facilitate project meetings, governance forums, readiness
reviews
and stakeholder updates, ensuring actions and decisions are followed through.
Coordinate release planning and implementation activity, ensuring readiness, communication, testing, operational
impact
and client considerations are understood.
Prepare reports and presentations for leadership, client
stakeholders
and project governance forums.
Support adherence to PMO delivery standards, governance
requirements
and project management frameworks throughout the project lifecycle.
Identify
opportunities to improve project tracking, reporting, delivery
consistency
and ways of working as project demand increases across regions.
What
we’re
looking for
8+
years’ experience in project management, software delivery, PMO delivery or a comparable role, ideally within fintech, financial services
technology
or capital markets.
Practical experience managing software projects through the software development lifecycle, including planning, requirements, development, testing,
release
and post-implementation activity.
Strong project management skills, including project planning, milestone tracking, governance, risk management, issue
management
and dependency management.
Experience managing cross-functional delivery across technology, product, operations,
business
and client-facing teams.
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external clients, including providing project updates, managing
expectations
and escalating risks constructively.
Strong working knowledge of project reporting, dashboards, project
plans
and governance materials, with
proficiency
in Microsoft Excel,
Word
and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage several projects,
workstreams
and priorities in parallel while
maintaining
clear structure and attention to detail.
Understanding of
release planning,
implementation
coordination, production readiness or change delivery within a software environment.
Familiarity with investment banking, securities lending, capital
markets
or financial technology is preferred.
PMP certification would be
beneficial, but
is not essential.
Why EquiLend?
Be
recognised
for your contribution through a discretionary annual cash bonus, linked to individual and company performance.
Work flexibly with the
option
to work remotely for up to
100 days
per year.
Take time to recharge with generous annual leave, plus public holidays.
Access medical and dental insurance from your first day of employment.
Save for the future through our 401(k) benefit with
EquiLend’s
contributions vesting from day one.
The annual base salary range for this role is $150,000 – $180,000. This range reflects the base salary the Company
reasonably expects
to pay for this role at the time of posting.
In accordance with
applicable law, final compensation will be based on relevant experience, job-related qualifications and skills, internal equity, and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to
modify
this range at any time.
About EquiLend
EquiLend is a global financial technology firm at the center of the securities finance industry. Since 2001, we have built the infrastructure that financial institutions rely on to trade, manage, and report. This includes products such as our NGT trading platform, Post Trade Suite, DataLend market intelligence, RegTech solutions, and EquiLend Clearing Services.
We operate across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, working with banks, broker dealers, asset managers, and custodians to bring greater efficiency, transparency, and automation to the securities finance lifecycle. Our teams combine deep market expertise with a focus on building technology that works at scale, under real-world conditions, for some of the world's most demanding financial institutions.
EquiLend is Great Place to Work Certified™ in the U.S., UK, Ireland, and India, and has been recognized as Global Data Provider of the Year and Regulatory Solution of the Year at the Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards 2025.
Diversity & Inclusion
We know that the best solutions come from teams that bring different perspectives, backgrounds, and ways of thinking to the table. At EquiLend, we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong and aim to reflect this in how we hire, develop, and support our people.
We are actively working to ensure our teams are as diverse as the global markets and clients we serve. That means creating an environment where different viewpoints are sought out and where people can do their best work regardless of background.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to make it happen.
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