Investment Technology Project Management

Job Overview

Our Project Management Office is looking for someone to manage mid-to large-size projects with a focus on investment technology. The candidate must be able to successfully collaborate with senior management, vendors and service providers to execute project deliverables. Responsibilities include end-to-end project planning, prioritization, dependency management and project execution. 

Project Managers use a variety of problem solving and project management skills and methodologies to drive the full lifecycle of project delivery from planning through implementation of people, process, and technology solutions. The candidate must be able to collaborate effectively, work independently as well as in teams, communicate effectively at all levels, and work on multiple initiatives that are running in parallel. Prior experience in the investment management industry as an IT project manager is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Scoping, planning and executing on IT projects; clarify scope and timing of all activities and deliverables.

• Creating and maintaining project plans including tasks, dependencies, milestones, resources, issues and risks.

• Communicating and collaborating with stakeholders on issues and project status; ensure ongoing commitment of all stakeholders whose buy-in is required for the successful delivery of the project.

• Projects may include implementing new data sources, workflows, or third-party platforms.

Qualifications:

• Experience in IT including 7-10 years of experience supporting Investment Technology projects in the financial services industry.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Experience in an institutional investment management firm supporting IT projects is preferred.

• Understanding of trading workflows and data platforms.

• Excellent organizational skills and strong hands-on project management capabilities including experience with project management best practices, standards, and methodologies, e.g. waterfall, agile, etc. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, react positively to change and re-prioritize when required.

• High level of integrity and trustworthiness. 

The base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $280,000 per year.

Arrowstreet Capital operates a robust talent acquisition program, and we also seek to compensate and reward our employees competitively within our industry and in line with our merit-based culture. Our approach to total compensation includes base salaries and annual discretionary bonuses, as well as a robust benefits package. The determination of a successful candidate’s base salary placement within the listed range will vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications (which may also include relevant certifications, credentials and other education), the job responsibilities and scope, the commensurate resulting level of the position and other relevant factors. The listed range is also an estimate, and additional information regarding base salary and other elements of total compensation offered by Arrowstreet Capital to successful applicants will be communicated during the recruitment process.  

Arrowstreet Capital is a Boston-based systematic investment firm that manages global equity portfolios for institutional investors around the world. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran or military status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Arrowstreet Capital is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability, contact us to discuss the nature of your request and contact information.