Who We are:
Salmon Group Ltd (Salmon) is a leading financial technology company focused on improving financial inclusion in the Philippines. Through its Philippine subsidiaries, including the Rural Bank of Sta. Rosa (Laguna), Inc. (Bank), Salmon delivers accessible financial services to underserved and underbanked Filipinos.
The Bank is renamed to Salmon Bank (Rural Bank) Inc., with BSP approval secured and SEC processing underway. It plans to apply for a Thrift Bank license this year. In 2024, assets grew 12x to PHP1.3 billion, driven by strong consumer lending. The Bank aims to increase assets 5x in 2025 and to increase equity from PHP682 million (as of 31 May 2025) to PHP1.2 billion by 2026.
Salmon was founded by Pavel, George, and Raffy, who held senior leadership roles at Tinkoff, one of the world's most successful and profitable digital banks. Tinkoff is widely recognized for its innovation and scale in emerging markets, offering a strong foundation of experience for Salmon's leadership team.
In under three years, Salmon has built a global team of finance and technology professionals and raised USD 184 million in equity and debt to support its operations in the Philippines. Key shareholders include the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group), ADQ/Lunate (Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund), Back in Black Capital, Northstar Group, Spice Expeditions, Antler Elevate, and other prominent investors from the US and the Philippines.
Position: Project Manager
Department: Project Management Office (PMO)
Team: Project Management
Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in banking and Scrum project management to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, from initiation to closure.
- Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, operations, and compliance, to ensure project success.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure all projects adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Lead Scrum teams and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Ensure the successful implementation of Agile methodologies and practices within projects.
- Communicate project status, updates, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the project management team.
- Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering or a related field. A PMP certification or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in the banking industry.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects.
- Strong understanding of banking operations, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello).
- Experience managing projects using Scrum and other Agile methodologies.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Why will you join us
What we create
- Modern banking services for millions of Filipinos
- Cutting-edge solutions based on the best world practices and AI implementation
- Licensed neo bank aiming to be a unicorn and leading fintech in the fast-growing region of Southeast Asia
- A business capable of raising over $60MM from the ADQ (the sovereign wealth fund of Abu Dhabi), World Bank Group and other investors despite the challenging market
- An environment that allows you to launch new products in 3-4 months
- A basis for expanding into new markets all over the world
What we offer
- Passionate international team spanning the globe
- Rapid professional growth. Merit (and merit only) rules the day
- Reward for performance and long-term success of Salmon
- Fast track to grow internationally
- Remote and hybrid options
- Medical insurance, health and wellness benefits
- Program of events and activities both online and in person
