Business Project Manager

Company Overview

Soros Fund Management LLC (SFM) is a global asset manager and family office founded by George Soros in 1970. With $28 billion in assets under management (AUM), SFM serves as the principal asset manager for the Open Society Foundations, one of the world’s largest charitable foundations dedicated to advancing justice, human rights, and democracy.

Distinct from other investment platforms, SFM thrives on agility, acting decisively when conviction is high and exercising patience when it’s not. With permanent capital, a select group of major clients, and an unconstrained mandate, we invest opportunistically with a long-term view. Our teams operate with autonomy, while cross-team collaboration strengthens our conviction and empowers us to capitalize on market dislocations.

At SFM, we foster an ownership mindset, encouraging professionals to challenge the status quo, innovate, and take initiative. We prioritize development, enabling team members to push beyond their roles, voice bold ideas, and contribute to our long-term success. This culture of continuous growth and constructive debate fuels innovation and drives efficiencies.

Our impact is measured by both the returns we generate and the values we uphold, from environmental stewardship to social responsibility. Operating as a unified team across geographies and mandates, we remain committed to our mission, ensuring a meaningful, lasting impact.

Headquartered in New York City with offices in Greenwich, Garden City, London, and Dublin, SFM employs 200 professionals.

 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager /Business Analyst to oversee and drive strategic initiatives across multiple functions of the firm. This role will work closely with senior business leaders across Finance, Operations, Legal & Compliance, HR, and other departments as well as partner with the Technology Chief of Staff to ensure the successful execution of firm-wide projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong financial services background, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. This role requires a strategic thinker who can align cross-functional teams, drive execution, and provide transparency on project progress while ensuring initiatives stay on track, on time, and within scope. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must.

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

 

Major Responsibilities:

• Project Execution & Oversight: Manage and execute projects across business units, ensuring alignment with firm priorities and objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the key liaison between business unit leaders, ensuring coordination, clear communication, and alignment on project goals.
• Process Improvement & Efficiency: Identify and implement best practices to enhance workflows, optimize operations, and drive efficiencies across departments.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with the COO, CFO, department heads, and senior leadership to track project milestones, resolve roadblocks, and provide status updates.
• Change Management: Develop strategies for managing organizational change, training employees on new processes, and ensuring adoption of project deliverables.
• Reporting & Communication: Provide regular project updates to senior management, highlighting progress, risks, and key decisions needed.
• Vendor & Third-Party Coordination: Where applicable, manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and technology partners to ensure seamless project execution.

 

Requirements: 

• 10-15 years of project management experience within financial services, preferably in an asset management, hedge fund, private equity, or investment banking environment.
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of operational processes and business functions within financial services.
• Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present updates to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset to anticipate challenges and propose solutions.
• Experience handling change management initiatives and process improvements within financial services firms.

 

What We Offer: 

We anticipate the base salary of this role to be between $175k-$225k. In addition to a base salary, the successful candidate will also be eligible to receive a discretionary year-end bonus. 

 

 

 

In all respects, candidates need to reflect the following SFM core values:

Smart risk-taking   //   Owner’s Mindset   //   Teamwork   //      Humility     //      Integrity