Country Markets Project Lead

About GFT

GFT Technologies is an AI-centric global digital transformation company. We design advanced data and AI transformation solutions modernize technology architectures and develop next-generation core systems for industry leaders in Banking Insurance Manufacturing and Robotics. Partnering closely with our clients we push boundaries to unlock their full potential. With deep industry expertise cutting-edge technology and a strong partner ecosystem GFT delivers responsible AI-centric solutions that combine engineering excellence high-performance delivery and cost efficiency. Our team of 12000 technology experts operate in 20 countries worldwide offering career opportunities at the forefront of software innovation.

Job Description

The Markets Project Lead is responsible for providing domain-level governance delivery oversight and cross-functional coordination across the Markets functional landscape (Front Office Back Office Risk Finance and IT) within the country. This role involves driving alignment across these streams actively managing interdependencies to ensure delivery remains cohesive and on track with program objectives. It also requires providing programme governance support through structured status reporting progress transparency forward-looking risk insights to the Country Program Manager and Release Delivery Lead enabling effective oversight and informed decision-making.

Reports to: Country Program Manager and Release Delivery Lead

Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-end Responsibility

• Provide end-to-end delivery oversight of the Markets domain across Front Office Back Office Risk and Finance IT ensuring alignment with the country delivery roadmap and regional milestones
• Maintain the Markets domain schedule alignment with release timelines

2. Cross Functional Coordination

• Drive alignment across Markets domain to ensure cohesive planning and execution
• Identify track and manage interdependencies sequencing and cross-functional impacts within Markets domain
• Facilitate resolution of delivery conflicts overlaps or gaps across Markets domain
• Ensure clarity of roles responsibilities and handoffs across the Markets delivery lifecycle

3. Risk Issue & Dependency Management

• Consolidate Markets-related risks and issues at country level and ensure proactive mitigation planning
• Ensure early identification of cross-functional impacts and readiness risks
• Lead structured escalation of material delivery concerns through governance channels

4. Reporting & Governance Support

• Support the Country Program Manager in the bi-monthly Country Program Steering Committee (PSC) representing
• Markets delivery status key risks and dependency impacts as required
• Provide structured Markets reporting progress transparency and forward-looking risk insights
• Coordinate with country vendors supporting Markets scope to ensure alignment on timelines issue resolution andreadiness expectations if required

Requirements

• More than 10-13 years of experience with proven influence and track record in large-scale banking transformations
• Experienced with Murex systems to support end-to-end trade processing risk analytics and regulatory compliance across multiple asset
  classes
• Has deep understanding of local nuances and is willing to be dedicated to a country for active on-site
  participation

Nice-to-have: Knowledge of Markets processes across Front Office Back Office Risk Finance

(Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not received a response from GFT regarding your application within 10 workdays please consider that we have decided to proceed with other candidates. We truly appreciate your interest in GFT and thank you for your understanding)