Role Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Project Manager to oversee critical initiatives supporting Jefferies’ expansion in Japan. This role emphasizes strategic oversight, hands-on problem-solving, and strong leadership to ensure successful delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder projects. The ideal candidate will excel at managing timelines, resolving issues, and driving collaboration across business teams in APAC.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Oversight & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end management of projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely delivery of milestones.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitor progress, proactively identify issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the primary liaison between business units and external partners.
- Facilitate clear communication and decision-making across global and regional stakeholders.
- Provide regular status updates and strategic insights to senior management.
- Hands-On Problem Resolution
- Address project challenges promptly, balancing competing priorities and resource constraints.
- Drive issue resolution through collaboration and structured problem-solving.
- Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
- Coordinate with vendors and third-party providers as needed.
Requirements:
- 10+ years’ experience in financial industry, preferably in broker-dealer
- Experience in Project Management, involving new business enablement
- Experience in Project Management, involving organizational restructuring
- Extensive experience in budget management, management updates
- Extensive experience in cross-functional partnerships across Business, Technology, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Legal
- Fluency in both English and Japanese