Implementation Project Manager - Investment and Asset Management Platforms

Implementation Project Manager - Investment and Asset Management Platforms

Location: Remote - US

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Please note: This posting represents a pipeline role for upcoming consulting projects. We’re always excited to meet strong candidates and will reach out when a relevant opportunity becomes available.

About Cutter:

At Cutter Associates, we empower the world’s leading asset managers and asset owners with the intelligence they need to stay ahead. For nearly 30 years, and with a global presence, we’ve combined expert consulting with proprietary research and industry benchmarking to help top-tier investment firms make smarter, faster decisions. Our global team is known for its deep domain expertise, collaborative spirit, and relentless curiosity. As we expand into new markets and capabilities, now is the perfect time to grow your career with a company that values insight, innovation, and impact.

As we expand our reach and deepen our impact, we’re looking for an Implementation PM who thrives in dynamic environments, solves complex challenges with creativity, and brings a team-first mindset. If you’re ready to accelerate your career while helping our clients evolve, we’d love to connect.

Why Cutter:

At Cutter Associates, we believe people do their best work when they’re trusted, supported, and empowered to thrive - wherever they are.

• Established credibility, entrepreneurial spirit – Founded in 1998 and backed by Nomura Research Institute (NRI), we blend the stability of a global research and technology powerhouse with the agility of a small, fast-moving firm.
• Global reach - We partner with leading investment firms across North America, EMEA, and APAC, giving you meaningful exposure and exciting challenges.
• Fully remote, fully connected - We’re a remote-first company with a flexible work model and a deeply collaborative culture.
• Growth-focused - From client exposure and internal knowledge groups to tailored learning paths, we invest in your development from day one.
• Performance-driven, people-first - We offer competitive pay, bonuses, profit sharing, and benefits that support your whole self.
• A culture that values people - We take pride in our thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive environment. We’re a team of individuals who care deeply - about our work, our clients, and each other.

Whether you’re launching your consulting career or bringing decades of experience, Cutter is a place where you can thrive.

Role Overview:

We are hiring an Implementation Project Manager to lead end-to-end implementations of investment management and asset servicing platforms for asset managers, wealth managers, asset owners, and financial institutions. The Project Manager will own delivery across Front Office, Investment Operations, Accounting, Performance & Reporting, Data, and related integrations and migrations.

What You'll Do

• Lead enterprise platform implementations from project initiation through go-live and post-production stabilization

• Manage cross-functional workstreams spanning Front Office, Middle Office, Investment Operations, Accounting, Performance, Reporting, Data Management, and Client Reporting

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and executive status reporting

• Serve as the primary client-facing delivery lead, partnering with senior stakeholders across business and technology teams

• Coordinate implementation teams, solution architects, data specialists, vendors, and client resources

• Oversee requirements gathering, solution design reviews, testing strategy, UAT, defect management, cutover planning, and production readiness

• Manage data conversion and migration activities, including security master, holdings, transactions, accounting, and reference data

• Drive successful integrations between investment management platforms and downstream/upstream applications

What We're Looking For

• 8–12+ years of project management experience delivering technology and business transformation initiatives within asset management, wealth management, capital markets, or asset servicing environments

• Proven experience leading implementations of investment management platforms such as SimCorp Dimension, Charles River IMS, BlackRock Aladdin, Eagle, Clearwater, SS&C Geneva, Alpha, Bloomberg AIM, or similar solutions

• Strong understanding of investment operations, portfolio accounting, trade lifecycle, reconciliations, performance measurement, reporting, and data management

• Experience managing large-scale data migrations and platform integrations

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs involving business, operations, technology, and third-party vendors

• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing consulting skills

• Experience working in Agile, hybrid, or traditional project delivery environments

Nice to Have:

• Consulting background with firms supporting investment management technology transformations

• Experience working with cloud-based investment and accounting platforms

• Familiarity with market data, performance, reporting, CRM, and data warehouse ecosystems supporting investment managers

• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certification

Benefits at a Glance:

Our benefits vary slightly by location but are designed to support your health, financial wellness, and life outside of work. Highlights include:

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and profit-sharing opportunity
• 401(k) match (U.S.) or Superannuation contributions (Australia)
• A generous paid time off package that includes vacation days, sick leave, company holidays, and time off for volunteering
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (U.S.), or regionally competitive coverage (U.K. and Australia)
• Long-term disability and life insurance fully paid by the company (U.S.)
• Flexible work model - fully remote with optional access to co-working spaces or offices
• Global collaboration and travel opportunities across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

Compensation: The anticipated base compensation range for this role is $170,000-$200,000 plus bonus and profit share, depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, market conditions, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined based on individual background and alignment with the role’s responsibilities.