Project Manager - Equity & Capital Markets

About 1Lattice

1Lattice™ is a 360-degree business decision support platform with a tech-enabled services stack of data, people network, and custom research. Powered by advanced tech tools and unique data-gathering approaches, 1Lattice offers an integrated product suite to make decisions smartly, right from Inputs to Validation, Execution and Measurement. 1Lattice works with clients and partners globally, helping them solve a wide variety of business and organizational problems through actionable research-led insights.

About the Role

As a Project Manager in the ECM vertical at 1Lattice, you will take full ownership of leading high-impact research delivery teams with a specific focus on Equity Capital Markets including IPOs, QIPs, follow-on offerings, and equity transactions. You will lead end-to-end execution of ECM research mandates, manage project teams, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality research outputs in fast-paced transaction environments.

You will play a leadership role within your team your team's successes are your successes. With exposure to complex, time-sensitive ECM mandates, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless project execution, maintaining delivery quality, and supporting successful transaction outcomes. Beyond delivery, you will be a culture carrier motivating colleagues and contributing to the firm's broader mission.

Roles & Responsibilities

End-to-end ownership of project execution across ECM mandates including industry reports, sector landscaping, market assessments, competitive benchmarking, and other transaction-related research engagements

Support implementation of project methodologies and ensure effective execution of agreed research approaches

Manage development and delivery of high-quality research outputs, presentations, and reports for investment banks and corporates preparing for capital market transactions

Develop detailed project plans, workstreams, timelines, and resource allocation plans for ECM mandates

Manage project scope, timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder expectations to ensure timely completion of deliverables

Understand project requirements and ensure accurate translation of client needs into actionable workplans and deliverables

Manage day-to-day client communication and coordinate effectively with investment banks, corporates, legal counsels, domain experts, and internal teams

Coordinate with internal experts, external specialists, and senior stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and timely closure of deliverables

Lead delivery teams to produce accurate, high-quality, and transaction-relevant research outputs

Oversee execution of primary and secondary research including expert interviews, sector analyses, competitive benchmarking, market sizing, and industry intelligence relevant to ECM mandates

Conduct detailed quality reviews of reports, presentations, datasets, and supporting analyses prior to client delivery

Track project risks, dependencies, feedback logs, and approval cycles across multiple concurrent engagements

Recruit, mentor and manage Analysts and Senior Analysts, ensuring adherence to quality standards and delivery timelines

Competencies & Skills

4-7 years of experience in business research, consulting, market intelligence, or related fields with demonstrated experience managing teams and projects within research, consulting, or financial services

Good understanding of Equity Capital Markets including IPO processes, industry reports, sector analysis, peer benchmarking, and transaction timelines

Experience working on or supporting IPO-related research mandates either with an investment bank, research firm, or consulting organisation

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesise complex commercial and financial information into clear, actionable insights

Excellent communication and client management skills, ability to present confidently to senior stakeholders including CFOs, investment bankers, and transaction advisors

Ability to understand client needs in the context of a live transaction and develop trusted, advisor-level relationships

Demonstrated ability to execute and project manage large-scale, time-critical research projects from initiation to delivery

Deep expertise in primary and secondary research methodologies including expert interviews, investor surveys, sector landscaping, and competitive intelligence

Ability to support proposal preparation, project scoping, effort estimation, and workplan development

Strong ability to workplan, define scope, and manage delivery teams under tight transaction timelines

Support business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and client discussions as required

Strong project management skills including planning, prioritisation, stakeholder management, and execution tracking

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under compressed timelines

Strong attention to detail with ability to review and validate research outputs for quality, consistency, and accuracy

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree from a reputed institution in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or related disciplines. Relevant postgraduate qualifications and prior exposure to research, consulting, or capital markets will be an advantage

Consistent track record of academic and professional excellence

Demonstrated leadership in educational and professional career

Very high drive, energy, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment