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Project Manager

Aquarian is a diversified global holding company with a strategic portfolio of insurance and asset management solutions.


After launching in 2017, Aquarian finalized its first investment in 2018. Since then, Aquarian has grown to over $19.5B in assets under management. Aquarian Insurance acquires and operates companies providing retirement income and reinsurance solutions for millions of people. Aquarian Investments deploys capital into opportunities that yield attractive risk-adjusted returns with downside protection for its clients.


Aquarian's approach combines a wide and holistic view of the investment landscape with incisive decision-making and deep investing acumen. The company invests across the capital structure and creates tailored financing solutions that enable high-quality companies to grow and evolve.


Aquarian is an ideal environment for those driven to make a lasting impact on long-term investing. We value diverse perspectives and believe aligning employee incentives with the firm's performance is essential to the business's success. We offer people an opportunity to build together and be a part of something bigger than themselves.

The Role

Aquarian Holdings is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join its Operations Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to deadlines and within budget, under the supervision of the Senior Vice President, Transformation. This includes coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing project scope, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. This position is five days a week in-office, located in New York City.


Responsibilities:

  • Drive project goals, scope, design, responsibilities, timelines, and actualization of strategic initiatives
  • Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management
  • Track project progress, prepare regular status reports, and present updates to the leadership team
  • Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and project specifications
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in project management
  • Develop analytical models and insights to support strategy development
  • Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact
  • Help to build transformational program management capabilities at Aquarian
  • Facilitate strategy development and decision-making with project and executive teams
  • Establish and manage vendor relationships for a given project
  • Interface with Aquarian counterparts and subsidiaries as necessary, communicating effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and manage expectations

Ideal profile and characteristics:

  • Expertise in project/program management, including facilitating strategy and decision-making with senior team members at a major bank/asset manager
  • Ideally has experience in building and evolving financial models and/or analyses of large datasets
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
  • Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Trello, Asana)
  • PMP or equivalent certification is a plus

Required experience & skills:

  • 5-7 years of experience in an operational role or as a consultant at a top-tier firm
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field
  • Proven track record of successfully owning and managing projects from initiation to implementation as a member of an operations team
  • Experience working with and managing external vendors
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Salary Range: 150k ($72.12hr)

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