Project Manager – APAC Expansion (One-Year Contract)

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