Project Manager NAV control

Advisory Key Luxembourg

Posted 1 day ago Temporary Competitive

Project Manager NAV control

Your Day-to-Day:

Lead the implementation of a T+1 settlement cycle across fund operations, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring operational readiness.
Oversee project planning, milestones, deliverables and dependencies to ensure the successful execution of the transition.
Coordinate with investment managers, custodians, transfer agents and other external service providers to align operational processes with the new settlement requirements.
Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and bottlenecks, and implement appropriate mitigation plans to keep activities on track.
Support the adaptation of cash management processes to prevent settlement delays, overdraft charges and other operational issues.
Contribute to the implementation of ex-ante control checks within Net Asset Value (NAV) processes to strengthen operational oversight.
Assess the impact of settlement cycle changes on existing fund administration workflows, including subscriptions, redemptions, cash movements and transaction processing.
Coordinate communication and change management activities with internal teams, investment managers and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate the transition.
Support the preparation and implementation of required documentation, operational procedures and system workflow updates.
Track project activities, action items, risks and deliverables using project management tools, particularly Microsoft Planner.
Provide regular progress updates and reporting to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
Anticipate operational challenges and propose practical solutions to ensure compliance with the new settlement framework.

Your Profile:

Proven experience in project management, ideally within fund administration, asset servicing or the investment fund industry.
Strong project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, monitor deadlines and ensure the delivery of key milestones.
Solid understanding of fund operations, including fund accounting, transfer agency and custody activities.
Knowledge of settlement processes, cash management and the operational implications of shortened settlement cycles.
Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders, including investment managers, custodians and external service providers.
Ability to identify operational risks, manage dependencies and implement effective mitigation measures.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with both internal teams and external partners.
Excellent organizational skills, with a structured, proactive and solution-oriented approach to project delivery.
Experience with project management and tracking tools, particularly Microsoft Planner.
Strong written and spoken English skills, essential for documentation, reporting and stakeholder communication.
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands and maintain oversight of complex operational projects.
A hands-on mindset, with a strong focus on execution, cost control, accountability and achieving project objectives.
Ability to work fully on-site and collaborate closely with project stakeholders throughout the implementation.