Senior Project Manager / Asset Management / Custody & Fund Accounting (m/f/d) in Feldatal, Frankfurt am Main

Plutoneo Consulting GmbHWe are seeking an experienced Migration Manager – Custody & Fund Accounting to lead complex international migration programs. In this role, you will manage transitions involving custodians, depositaries, fund administrators, and asset servicing providers across multiple jurisdictions.The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, governance, execution, and stabilization of large-scale custody and fund accounting migrations. This position requires deep expertise in investment operations, stakeholder management, and operating model transformation, as well as a thorough understanding of the regulatory environments across international fund domiciles.Your ResponsibilitiesProgram and Project ManagementLead large-scale custody and fund accounting migration programs, overseeing the entire lifecycle from initiation through to post-go-live stabilization.Develop and maintain comprehensive migration plans, including detailed milestones, dependencies, and risk registers.Coordinate diverse workstreams across Operations, Fund Accounting, Custody, Depositary, Tax, Legal, Compliance, Technology, and external providers.Ensure consistent delivery in alignment with agreed timelines, budgets, and quality objectives.Migration Design and ReadinessDefine strategic migration frameworks, transition approaches, and detailed cutover plans.Support the design and implementation of the Target Operating Model (TOM).Conduct operational readiness assessments and establish critical migration checkpoints.Coordinate due diligence activities and validate service models.Execution and Go-Live ManagementManage key execution activities, including data migration, account opening, KYC, tax documentation, and asset transfers.Coordinate all testing phases, such as interface testing, parallel runs, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and dress rehearsals.Lead migration weekends and oversee all cutover activities.Ensure a seamless and successful transition into business-as-usual (BAU) operations.Risk and Regulatory OversightIdentify, assess, and mitigate operational and migration-related risks.Ensure full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and fund governance standards.Support contractual negotiations, including transfer agreements, SLAs, and KPI frameworks.Your ProfileExperience8+ years of experience in Asset Management, Asset Servicing, Custody, Fund Administration, or Investment Operations.A proven track record in managing international custody and/or fund accounting migration programs.Extensive experience collaborating with global custodians and fund administrators.Experience in managing multi-jurisdictional fund structures and operating models.Personal SkillsExcellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.The ability to manage complex programs with multiple parallel workstreams.Outstanding communication and presentation skills.Experience in executive-level reporting.Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, international environment.Preferred QualificationsExperience with large-scale transformation programs within asset management organizations.Knowledge of integrated operating models and outsourced investment operations.Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, PMI, or equivalent).Our OfferOpportunity to lead strategically important international transformation programsExposure to senior leadership and global stakeholdersHighly collaborative and international working environmentCompetitive compensation and benefits packageFlexible and hybrid working arrangements #J-18808-Ljbffr