Senior IT Project Manager – Tech Lead – Equity Capital Markets

Role Senior IT Project Manager – Tech Lead – Equity Capital Markets Position Permanent location Abu-Dhabi Salary Good Tax free salary plus benefits. (Please don't apply unless you have good Equity Capital Markets experience) Overview My client, a leading investment bank, is looking for an experienced Equity Capital Markets (ECM) Technology Specialist to lead the selection, design and implementation of a new ECM software platform. This is a key role for someone with a strong understanding of Equity Capital Markets processes and proven experience either building an in-house ECM system from the ground up or selecting and implementing a third-party vendor solution. The successful candidate will work closely with ECM business stakeholders, technology teams and external vendors to deliver a solution that supports the bank’s business requirements, improves operational efficiency and aligns with its wider technology strategy. Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end selection, design and implementation of a new ECM software platform. • Assess business requirements and evaluate suitable vendor solutions against the bank’s needs. • Alternatively, define the architecture, functional requirements and delivery approach for an internally developed ECM platform. • Work closely with ECM, Front Office, Operations, Compliance, Legal and Technology stakeholders to gather and document requirements. • Map existing ECM workflows and identify opportunities to improve processes through technology. • Manage vendor assessments, solution demonstrations, fit-gap analysis and implementation planning. • Oversee system configuration, integration, testing, data migration and deployment. • Ensure the platform integrates effectively with the bank’s existing applications and infrastructure. • Support user acceptance testing, training, go-live and post-implementation optimisation. Essential Requirements • Proven experience working on Equity Capital Markets (ECM) technology solutions within an investment bank or financial institution. • Direct experience in at least one of the following: • Building and delivering an in-house ECM platform. • Evaluating, selecting and implementing a third-party ECM software solution. • Strong understanding of ECM products, workflows and the transaction lifecycle. Show more Show less