Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong expertise in Trade Surveillance and Trade Reconciliation within the Capital Markets domain. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading end-to-end project delivery, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing technology solutions to strengthen controls around trade surveillance, monitoring, and reconciliation processes. Key Responsibilities: Project Management Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of trade surveillance and trade reconciliation initiatives. Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets in alignment with business objectives. Drive governance and stakeholder reporting, ensuring risks, issues, and dependencies are properly tracked and mitigated. Coordinate with IT, Compliance, Operations, Risk, and Front Office teams to ensure successful implementation. Manage vendor relationships for trade surveillance and reconciliation platforms. Trade Surveillance Oversee the implementation and enhancement of trade surveillance tools (e.g., NICE Actimize, Nasdaq SMARTS, Behavox, or equivalent). Partner with Compliance teams to ensure surveillance rules and scenarios meet regulatory standards (e.g., MAR, MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, SEC, FINRA). Monitor and review system alerts, escalation workflows, and exception handling processes. Ensure proper documentation of trade monitoring policies and procedures. Trade Reconciliation Lead the design, testing, and rollout of trade reconciliation processes across asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Derivatives, etc.). Collaborate with Operations teams to ensure daily trade break resolution and accurate position reporting. Support the implementation and optimization of reconciliation tools (e.g., SmartStream, Duco, Intellimatch, or in-house platforms). Drive improvements in straight-through-processing (STP) and exception management workflows. Regulatory & Compliance Ensure project deliverables meet global regulatory standards and internal audit requirements. Liaise with regulators, auditors, and compliance stakeholders where required. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trade surveillance and reconciliation-related regulatory changes. Required Skills & Experience: 8+ years of experience in Capital Markets with at least 4+ years in trade surveillance and/or trade reconciliation. Proven track record in project management or program management (PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification preferred). Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, front-to-back trade flows, and settlement processes. Experience with trade surveillance platforms (e.g., NICE Actimize, SMARTS) and reconciliation tools (e.g., SmartStream, Duco). Familiarity with regulatory requirements (MiFID II, MAR, Dodd-Frank, SEC/FINRA rules). Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MS Project). Knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC processes. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in investment banking or large financial institutions. Exposure to data analytics or visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI). Knowledge of cloud-based trade monitoring and reconciliation solutions. Background in Compliance, Risk, or Operations beneficial. Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities.