AVP - Wealth management

Job Title : AVP - Project Manager - Wealth Management

Location : Mumbai / Powai / Hybrid

Duration : Fulltime

The Assistant Vice President – Project Manager (Wealth Management) will be responsible for leading strategic and regulatory projects within the Wealth Management domain. The role involves end-to-end project lifecycle management — from business requirement gathering and solution design to implementation, stakeholder management, and post-delivery review.

The ideal candidate should bring a strong background in project governance, wealth management operations, digital initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and manage strategic projects and change initiatives within the Wealth Management business, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to scope, budget, and quality parameters.

Partner with front office, operations, IT, risk, and compliance teams to define project requirements and implement technology or process enhancements.

Develop detailed project plans , monitor progress, identify risks, and drive resolution through effective stakeholder engagement.

Manage regulatory and business transformation projects , ensuring alignment with Nomura’s global standards and local regulatory expectations.

Support implementation of digital platforms and process automation within the Wealth Management ecosystem.

Conduct impact analysis , define operating models, and facilitate effective change management.

Present regular updates to senior management on project milestones, KPIs, risks, and financial tracking.

Drive continuous improvement , efficiency optimization, and data-driven decision-making across Wealth Management functions.

Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit standards, and global best practices in project governance.

Key Skills & Competencies :

Strong project management experience within Wealth Management , Private Banking , or Investment Banking operations.

Proven expertise in end-to-end project delivery , including requirement gathering, testing, UAT coordination, and go-live management.

Solid understanding of financial products — equities, fixed income, structured products, mutual funds, PMS, and advisory solutions.

Hands-on experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies , project tracking tools (JIRA, MS Project, Confluence) , and process re-engineering .

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to work across global and cross-functional teams.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Exposure to digital transformation initiatives (automation, workflow tools, data analytics platforms) is preferred.

PMP / Prince2 / Agile certifications will be an advantage.