At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead payment modernization projects and manage cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
- Company: Dynamic financial technology firm with a focus on modernizing payment systems.
- Benefits: Competitive rates, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting contract role with potential for career advancement in a vibrant downtown Toronto office.
- Why this job: Join a cutting-edge team and make a real impact in the financial services industry.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in project management within banking/financial services and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
About the program
Own delivery across cross-functional streams (Dev, Data, Architecture, Compliance) to modernize payments platforms and integrate new rails/services.
What you’ll do
- Plan and deliver complex payment modernization workstreams; manage scope, risk, budget, and timeline.
- Coordinate dependencies across squads; enforce Agile ceremonies and reporting.
- Manage vendor engagements (e.g., networks, remittance partners); ensure regulatory and compliance alignment.
- Drive implementation readiness: environment plans, cutover/runbooks, operational acceptance.
- Communicate program status to senior stakeholders; escalate risks proactively.
Must-have skills
- 8+ years PM in banking/financial services; proven success in payments programs.
- Strong governance/reporting (RAID logs, milestone tracking), and stakeholder communication.
- Experience with hybrid delivery models (Agile + controlled releases); familiarity with DevOps pipelines.
Nice to have (Payments domain)
- Hands-on experience delivering across: SWIFT/Lynx/FedWire, ACH/AFT/EDI/Bills, RTP/Zelle, Interac flows, remittances, tokenization/wallets, shared/data services, sanctions screening.
- Exposure to ISO 20022 transition programs; data/ops impacts.
Experience with:
- Wires (International SWIFT, Domestic Lynx, FedWire)
- Interac e-Transfers, Interac Bulk EMT
- Payments Shared Services & Data Services
- Payments Sanctions Screening
Type: Contract | Working: Hybrid, office is downtown Toronto
Start: Interviews commencing in the New Year — apply ASAP to avoid missing out.
Rates: Competitive
Visa/Work Authorization: Citizenship, PR or Open Work Permit (We do not sponsor Closed Permits)
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Finance
Project Manager in Toronto employer: Caspian One
As a leading Canadian investment bank, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Our Platform Engineering team offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and the chance to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies in a greenfield environment. With a strong commitment to employee development and a focus on building reusable infrastructure, we provide a rewarding workplace where your contributions will directly shape the future of banking technology.
