Project Manager - Trade Finance Domain

We are looking for an Account \& Project Manager with 4 to 6 years of dedicated experience in delivering Trade Finance software solutions to tier\-1 banks. This is a high\-impact role where deep domain expertise meets stellar client management. You will be t

Responsibilities

1\. Project Management \& Delivery

+ Lead end\-to\-end software implementation cycles for Trade Finance products (e.g., Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Bills, Remittances, Collections, EDPMS IDPMS, etc ).

+ Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation while managing risk matrices for large\-scale banking deployments.

+ Bridge the gap between bank stakeholders (Business, IT, Operations, Compliance) and internal product engineering teams.

2\. Quality Assurance \& UAT Management

+ Oversee the end\-to\-end QA process, ensuring the delivered software meets the rigorous data integrity and security standards required by banks.

+ Translate complex trade finance workflows and regulatory scenarios (e.g., FEMA compliance, interest computations) into actionable test cases for the QA team.

+ Act as the primary liaison during the bank's UAT phase; manage defect triaging, prioritize fixes with the engineering team and ensure swift sign\-offs from bank business users.

+ Coordinate with QA leads to ensure comprehensive regression testing and compliance with the bank's strict InfoSec and Vulnerability Assessment (VAPT) guidelines.

3\. Client Relationship \& Account Management

+ Act as the primary point of contact for C\-suite and senior stakeholders at major Indian and global banks.

+ Manage client expectations and proactively resolve implementation bottlenecks.

+ Identify upsell and cross\-sell opportunities by understanding the client’s evolving transaction banking roadmap.

4\. Domain \& Regulatory Compliance Guardrails

+ Ensure all software deployments strictly align with Indian regulatory frameworks, including RBI master directions, FEMA guidelines, and FEDAI rules.

+ Guide technical teams on standard messaging formats (e.g., SWIFT, SFMS) and domestic clearing mechanisms.

Requirements

Domain Expertise \- Trade Finance (Non\-Negotiable)

+ Deep Trade Finance Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of core trade products (LCs, Guarantees, Bills, Collections, Clean Remittances, EDPMS IDPMS, etc) and specialized structures (Pre/Post\-shipment finance, Trade Credit and Open Account trade).

+ Regulatory Acumen: Strong familiarity with RBI, FEMA, DGFT (Foreign Trade Policy), and regular updates impacting imports, exports, and cross\-border remittances.

+ Technical Ecosystem: Familiarity with standard banking architectures, middleware integrations, Core Banking Systems (CBS) like Finacle, TCSBancs or Flexcube, treasury, 3rd party systems and security protocols.

+ Experience: 4\-6 years of experience as a Project/Account Manager specifically within Trade Finance software implementation.

+ Client Pedigree: Proven track record of managing and successfully delivering projects to large public/private sector Indian banks or global financial institutions.

+ Methodology: Proficient in both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies, with hands\-on experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, or MS Project.

+ Communication: Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and storytelling skills. You must be able to speak "banking business" to the business team and "tech" to the developers.

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance or relevant qualifications