Project Lead (Fintech)

Industry: Fintech | AI-powered Financial Technology

Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

Working Model: Remote / Hybrid

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a fast-growing international technology company specializing in AI-powered financial solutions, helping businesses make smarter decisions, manage risk, and accelerate sustainable growth.

As a Project Leader, you will take ownership of delivering Embedded Finance business models for clients across Vietnam, from project kick-off to go-live and beyond. This role goes beyond traditional project management, combining business strategy, operational execution, and technical coordination to ensure successful project outcomes.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a background in Consulting, Project Management, or Implementation who are ready to move from advisory work to hands-on ownership and take direct accountability for business results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Delivery: Lead projects from handover and kick-off to go-live, ensuring delivery timelines, quality, and business objectives are met.
• Business Implementation: Develop and implement Embedded Finance, Alternative Credit Scoring, and Lead Generation business models aligned with client operations.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve complex commercial, operational, and technical challenges.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate cross-functional teams across Business Development, Product, Technical, Operations, and client organizations.
• Client Relationship: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, manage expectations, provide regular updates, and build strong relationships.
• Project Governance: Manage project scope, timelines, risks, quality, change requests, project plans, and status reports.
• Team Coordination: Support the setup, structure, and onboarding of delivery teams for new engagements.
• Performance & Reporting: Track delivery metrics, ROI, and client satisfaction, and conduct post-implementation reviews.
• Communication: Maintain timely communication with stakeholders and respond flexibly to urgent project matters.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in Project/Program Leadership, Delivery, or Implementation roles.
• Background in Fintech, Banking, Financial Services, or Consulting is highly preferred.
• Experience in consulting and hands-on project implementation, with the ability to move from advisory to direct ownership of delivery and results.
• Experience in lending partnership implementation, working with banks, financial institutions, or lending partners, is a strong advantage.
• Broad understanding of Lead Generation, Embedded Finance, and Marketing. Deep technical expertise in Credit Scoring is not required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent certification is an advantage.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate project plans, requirements, and progress to enterprise clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Project Management tools, CRM, BI tools, Excel, and project documentation.
• Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to improve productivity.
• Professional English and fluent Vietnamese are required; Mandarin is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, hands-on, and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• A collaborative team player who is willing to step in and resolve issues, from routine status updates to urgent client situations.

WHY JOIN US?

• Shape the future of AI and Fintech across Southeast Asia.
• Take real ownership of projects and business outcomes from day one.
• Work in a lean, agile, and entrepreneurial environment backed by global expertise.
• Collaborate with international teams and leading players in financial technology.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonuses.
• Clear opportunities to grow into regional or leadership roles as the business expands.