Job Description

CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Credit Agricole and Santander dedicated to asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, private equity and real estate funds, brokers and corporate clients.
Through offices across Europe, North and South America, and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary and fund administration, fund distribution support, middle office outsourcing, issuer services and transfer agent.
With 7,000 employees and a large client base, CACEIS is a European leader in asset servicing and one of the major players worldwide
By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.
Reference 2025-102690
Publication date 22/08/2025
Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - IT, Digital et Data
Complementary business types
Types of Jobs - Finance / Accounting
Types of Jobs - Asset Management
Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking
Job title
Senior Project Lead, CACEIS Consulting M/F
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Expected start date
30/11/2025
Management position
Yes
Job summary
The Senior Project Lead is responsible for planning, executing, delivering large and complex projects of significance for the CACEIS Group and Country. This role requires strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams, aligning deliverables to business strategy, and driving measurable operational improvements across global teams in a Follow the Sun model. The Senior Project Lead is able to effectively deliver end to end project management and guide Project Leads and Project Managers on their projects / missions
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Supplementary Information

• Deliver Projects End-to-End

Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.

• Manage Stakeholders & Governance

Build strong relationships with senior leadership, clients, regulators, and internal teams; provide project updates and governance reports; support steering committees.

• Lead Change Management

Drive organisational change initiatives, including training, communications, and process adoption; ensure a smooth transition from project to business-as-usual (BAU).

• Align Operations & Technology

Collaborate with IT, Operations, and other functions / teams to ensure technical solutions meet business needs, including system testing, data migration, and cutovers.

• Ensure Compliance & Risk Management

Meet all relevant compliance, legal, and risk standards; partner with compliance teams for jurisdiction-specific requirements.
Position location
Geographical area
Asia, Malaysia
City
Putrajaya
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality

• Master's or Bachelor's degree

Level of minimal experience
11 years and more
Experience
17-20 years of experience in financial industry. Domain expertise in asset servicing, custody, fund administration, or banking operation will be highly advantageous.

• 5-8 years in project management, preferably with PMP, PRINCE2, or

Required skills

• Successful leadership track record in delivering high-impact/high dollar value projects across global and diverse stakeholders.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint).
• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-time-zone, regulated environment.
• Adaptability in shifting priorities and managing deadlines.
• High integrity, professionalism, and collaborative spirit.
• Ability to align project outcomes with strategic business objectives.

Technical skills required
5-8 years in project management, preferably with PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint).