Senior Project Manager - Data Management & IT Solutions

Company Description

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.

Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

Are you passionate about using technology and data to drive innovation, improve client outcomes and shape the future of service delivery?

We're looking for a Senior Manager, Data Management & IT Solutions to lead the development and optimisation of data and technology solutions across our Asset Management Services business. Combining technical expertise, strategic thinking and people leadership, you'll play a key role in enhancing data quality, improving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional client experiences across employee equity and share plans, fund administration and SPV administration.

Working closely with Operations, IT, Sales and senior stakeholders, you'll help deliver scalable, future-focused solutions that support Ocorian's growth strategy. You'll act as a trusted partner across the business, driving technology-enabled change while ensuring strong governance, data integrity and operational excellence.

A key initial priority will be leading the transition of our EIS client portfolio onto Ledgy, helping maximise the platform's value for both clients and internal teams. You'll also have the opportunity to explore how emerging technologies and AI-powered tools can enhance administration, bookkeeping, accounting and reporting processes.

Alongside this, you'll contribute to wider transformation initiatives, including enhancements to eFront, improvements to data governance and the development of more consistent data practices across core systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact, influence strategic technology decisions and help shape the future of data and technology within a growing, ambitious and client-focused organisation.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

As a leader, you'll inspire and develop a high-performing team while creating a culture where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement thrive.

You'll:

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, building expertise in data management, systems and share plan technology.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Set clear priorities and performance expectations, ensuring delivery against business objectives and KPIs.

Technology & Solutions Delivery

You'll be instrumental in shaping and delivering the technology solutions that underpin our client service offering.

You'll:

• Lead the delivery, enhancement and optimisation of AMS and EIS technology solutions, including Ledgy and related platforms.
• Drive automation, scalability and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and client outcomes.
• Act as the senior subject matter expert for data, systems and technology-related initiatives across the business.

Client & Commercial Engagement

This is a highly visible role that combines technical leadership with client engagement and commercial awareness.

You'll:

• Build trusted client relationships, providing expert guidance on technology solutions, data models and implementation approaches.
• Support business development, onboarding and sales activities through technical expertise and solution-led insights.
• Demonstrate platform capabilities and help articulate the value of technology-driven solutions to clients and prospects.

Client Onboarding & Operational Integration

You'll play a critical role in ensuring new clients are onboarded successfully and technology solutions are embedded effectively.

You'll:

• Oversee client onboarding from a data and systems perspective, ensuring smooth migrations, validation and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure technology solutions align with operational processes, regulatory obligations and control requirements.
• Act as the escalation point for complex onboarding, integration and system-related challenges.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Success in this role will come through strong partnerships and collaboration across the business.

You'll:

• Partner with Operations, IT, Product, Risk and Compliance teams to deliver strategic technology and data initiatives.
• Support the development and execution of the AMS and EIS technology and data strategy.
• Drive cross-functional projects that enhance client service, operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

Additional Responsibilities

You'll also:

• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical, data and operational issues.
• Support the development of policies, processes and governance frameworks relating to systems and data management.
• Contribute to wider business initiatives and strategic transformation projects as required.

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Qualifications

Qualifications

We're open to a variety of backgrounds, but you'll ideally bring:

• A-Level education or equivalent, with degree-level education desirable.
• A relevant professional or technical qualification in areas such as accounting, technology, systems, data management or financial services.
• A passion for technology, innovation and continuous learning.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with leadership capability and commercial awareness.

You'll likely have:

• Significant experience within Asset Management Services, Employee Incentive Services, share plans or financial services technology environments.
• A proven track record of leading teams responsible for data management, systems delivery or technology-enabled transformation.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality and operational risk management.
• Significant experience within Asset Management Services, Employee Incentive Services, share plans or financial services technology environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams responsible for data management, systems delivery or technology-enabled transformation.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, operational controls and risk management.
• Experience working with platforms such as Ledgy, eFront or comparable SaaS-based solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Experience working directly with clients, supporting onboarding, solution delivery and relationship management.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve client outcomes, efficiency and business growth.

Additional Information

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.