Project Coordinator/ PM with heavy Investment banking / Private Equity background -- hybrid in NYC

Project coordinator with Azure Boards experience

Azure Boards experience is a must; they will be responsible for managing our tickets in detail, typical scrum master activities.

Candidate should have asset management / financial services experience

Location : NYC , HYBRID 2-3 DAYS ONSITE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
PROJECT COORDINATION & MANAGEMENT
Manage project coordination, execution, and delivery for multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring
alignment with business objectives and timelines
Develop detailed project plans, manage dependencies, track milestones, and proactively identify and
mitigate risks
Monitor project schedules and resource allocations to ensure timely delivery
Prepare and present regular status reports, dashboards, and summaries for core project stakeholders
Prepare and discuss RACI matrices to communicate and mitigate project risks to ensure timely delivery
Facilitate effective communication, ensuring stakeholder alignment among business users, technical
teams, internal leadership, and external partners
Facilitate change management and ensure alignment with business objectives
Stay organized by owning and maintaining the Azure Boards ticketing system and running daily calls with
development teams
TEAM COORDINATION
Schedule and facilitate meetings, prepare agendas, take and disseminate meeting notes, and follow up
on action items
Coordinate resources, internal and external, to ensure smooth execution
Serve as the primary point of contact among internal IT teams (application development, infrastructure,
and QA), stakeholders, and vendors
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & COMMUNICATION
Drive continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and implementing best practices
Establish and maintain effective relationships with business and technology partners
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices
Continuously seek opportunities to improve our processes and tools
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Bachelor s degree in finance, economics, computer science, or other relevant field
Master s degree is a plus
EXPERIENCE
10+ years as a project coordinator/manager at a hedge fund, private equity shop, or other financial
services firm
Well versed in project management and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and best
practices
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Direct experience with Azure DevOps/Boards
Experience with Agile principles, Scrum ceremonies, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and velocity
tracking
Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio or equivalent
CERTIFICATIONS & DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE
Certified ScrumMaster or similar certification required
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar
certifications preferred
Strong understanding of alternative investments, including private credit, structured products, hedge
funds, and derivatives is a major plus