Business Project Associate, Executive Office

About the role

CITIC CLSA is looking for a Business Project Associate for its Executive Office. The role covers project governance, planning, risk management and stakeholder management, supporting the delivery of complex projects.

Key responsibilities

• Project governance: articulate the scope, objectives and deliverables, set up the project team with clear roles and responsibilities, and prepare reports to keep the team informed.
• Project planning: gather and document requirements, identify core dependencies, determine the critical path and make and maintain the project plan.
• Risk management: identify risks affecting timeliness, quality and cost, develop mitigation plans, escalate unresolved risks to the right parties.
• Stakeholder management: build consensus on key decisions and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field such as Business, Finance or Management.
• At least 5 years of work experience in project management or related costs, with a track record of delivering complex, multi-phase projects.
• Proficiency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese; written and spoken Mandarin is an advantage.
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, stressed environment.

Required skills

• Ability to tailor communication to different audiences (technical teams, business teams, executives).
• Ability to produce high-quality project artifacts that support communication and decision-making.
• Knowledge of project implementation and management is an advantage; PMO or other project-related qualifications are an asset.
• Good understanding of organizational structures in financial institutions and of project management best practices and methodologies.