Associate III - Business Analysis

Description

Summary: Seeking a Project/Programme Manager to lead strategic initiatives within Wealth Management, overseeing governance, planning, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end delivery of complex programs. Highlights: 1. Lead strategic initiatives within a Wealth Management environment 2. Ensure successful execution across multiple workstreams 3. Operate across cross-functional teams and regulatory requirements ID: 59959 1 Opening Alcorcon ### **Role description** **We are still looking for the very Top Talent…and we would be delighted if you were to join our team!** More in details, UST is a multinational company based in North America, certified as a Top Employer company with over 35\.000 employees all over the world and presence in more than 35 countries. We are leaders on digital technology services, and we provide large\-scale technologic solutions to big companies. **What are we looking for?** We are looking for a Project / Programme Manager who will be responsible for leading and delivering strategic initiatives within a Wealth Management environment, ensuring successful execution across multiple workstreams. The role requires strong governance, planning, stakeholder engagement, and end\-to\-end delivery oversight across complex, business\-critical programmes. The candidate will operate across cross\-functional teams including Technology, Operations, Regulatory, and Client Reporting, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. **Work Location**: 100% Remote ONLY in Spain **Key Responsibilities** ### **1\. Governance** * Establish and maintain effective programme governance structures aligned with client standards * Define roles, responsibilities, and decision\-making frameworks * Organize and lead governance forums (SteerCo, Programme Boards, working groups) * Ensure compliance with internal policies, risk controls, and regulatory requirements * Manage escalations and support timely decision\-making ### **2\. Planning and Dependency Management** * Define and maintain integrated programme plans across multiple projects and workstreams * Identify, track, and actively manage interdependencies across systems, teams, and vendors * Ensure alignment between business and technology deliverables * Manage critical path, milestones, and deliverables * Proactively identify risks related to dependencies and propose mitigation strategies ### **3\. Programme Reporting** * Produce high\-quality, executive\-level reporting on programme status * Track and report progress against scope, budget, timeline, risks, and benefits * Provide clear and concise updates to senior stakeholders and leadership * Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and ensure regular updates * Drive transparency and accountability across all programme activities ### **4\. Scope Management** * Define and maintain programme scope in alignment with business objectives * Implement effective change control processes * Ensure all scope changes are formally assessed, approved, and communicated * Prevent scope creep through strong governance and stakeholder alignment * Ensure deliverables meet agreed requirements and business outcomes ### **5\. Overall Testing Management Coordination** * Coordinate end\-to\-end testing strategy across programme workstreams * Ensure alignment between business testing, system integration testing, and UAT * Work with QA and business teams to define test plans, entry/exit criteria, and timelines * Track testing progress, defects, and resolution * Ensure readiness for production deployment through appropriate testing sign\-off **Additional Responsibilities** * Stakeholder management across senior business and technology leaders * Vendor and third\-party coordination where applicable * Budget and financial tracking (where applicable) * Support regulatory and audit activities * Ensure alignment with Wealth Management domain priorities (e.g., client onboarding, portfolio management, reporting platforms) **Required Skills and Experience** ### **Core Skills** * Proven experience as a Project or Programme Manager in Financial Services, preferably Wealth or Asset Management * Strong understanding of programme governance and delivery frameworks (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, Hybrid) * Excellent planning, coordination, and dependency management skills * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities * Experience managing complex, multi\-stream programmes ### **Technical / Domain Experience (Preferred)** * Experience in Wealth Management platforms, Client Reporting, or Investment Operations * Understanding of regulatory and reporting requirements in financial services * Exposure to data platforms, reporting systems, or front\-office tools **Soft Skills** * Strong leadership and decision\-making abilities * High attention to detail and organizational skills * Ability to work in complex, fast\-paced environments * Proactive risk management mindset * Collaborative and results\-driven approach **What can we offer?** * 23 days of Annual Leave plus the 24th and 31st of December as discretionary days! * Numerous benefits (Health Care Plan, teleworking compensation, Life and Accident Insurances). * \`Retribución Flexible´ Program: (Meals, Kinder Garden, Transport, online English lessons, Health Care Plan…) * Free access to several training platforms * Professional stability and career plans * UST also, compensates referrals from which you could benefit when you refer professionals. * The option to pick between 12 or 14 payments along the year. * Real Work Life Balance measures (flexibility, WFH or remote work policy, compacted hours during summertime…) * UST Club Platform discounts and gym Access discounts **If you would like to know more, do not hesitate to apply and we’ll get in touch to fill you in details. UST is waiting for you!** **In UST we are committed to equal opportunities in our selection processes and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or nationality. We have a special commitment to Disability \& Inclusion, so we are interested in hiring people with disability certificate.** ### **Skills** business analysis,wealth management,agile,regulatory domain, ### **About UST** UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future\-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.